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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,055.20, 369,082.80 and 214,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,055.20, 369,082.80 and 214,951.20 is: 322,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,055.20 : 369,082.80 = 214,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,055.20/369,082.80 = 214,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,055.20x = 369,082.80 × 214,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,055.20x = 79,334,790,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,334,790,759.36/246,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,426.80

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