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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,053.20, 369,079.80 and 214,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,053.20, 369,079.80 and 214,949.20 is: 322,423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,053.20 : 369,079.80 = 214,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,053.20/369,079.80 = 214,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,053.20x = 369,079.80 × 214,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,053.20x = 79,333,407,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,333,407,746.16/246,053.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,423.80

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