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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,042.80, 368,545.80 and 204,570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,042.80, 368,545.80 and 204,570.80 is: 306,425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,042.80 : 368,545.80 = 204,570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,042.80/368,545.80 = 204,570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,042.80x = 368,545.80 × 204,570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,042.80x = 75,393,709,142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,393,709,142.64/246,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,425.18

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