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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,049.80, 369,074.70 and 214,945.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,049.80, 369,074.70 and 214,945.80 is: 322,418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,049.80 : 369,074.70 = 214,945.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,049.80/369,074.70 = 214,945.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,049.80x = 369,074.70 × 214,945.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,049.80x = 79,331,056,651.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,331,056,651.26/246,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,418.70

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