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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,427.20, 369,640.80 and 235,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,427.20, 369,640.80 and 235,929.60 is: 353,894.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,427.20 : 369,640.80 = 235,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,427.20/369,640.80 = 235,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,427.20x = 369,640.80 × 235,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,427.20x = 87,209,206,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,209,206,087.68/246,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,894.40

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