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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,096.80, 369,145.20 and 214,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,096.80, 369,145.20 and 214,992.80 is: 322,489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,096.80 : 369,145.20 = 214,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,096.80/369,145.20 = 214,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,096.80x = 369,145.20 × 214,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,096.80x = 79,363,560,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,363,560,154.56/246,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,489.20

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