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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,404.60, 369,606.90 and 221,521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,404.60, 369,606.90 and 221,521.40 is: 332,282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,404.60 : 369,606.90 = 221,521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,404.60/369,606.90 = 221,521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,404.60x = 369,606.90 × 221,521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,404.60x = 81,875,837,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,875,837,937.66/246,404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,282.10

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