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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,220.80, 368,812.80 and 204,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,220.80, 368,812.80 and 204,748.80 is: 306,692.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,220.80 : 368,812.80 = 204,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,220.80/368,812.80 = 204,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,220.80x = 368,812.80 × 204,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,220.80x = 75,513,978,224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,513,978,224.64/246,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,692.12

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