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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,411.20, 369,616.80 and 146,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,411.20, 369,616.80 and 146,619.20 is: 219,928.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,411.20 : 369,616.80 = 146,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,411.20/369,616.80 = 146,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,411.20x = 369,616.80 × 146,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,411.20x = 54,192,919,522.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,192,919,522.56/246,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,928.80

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