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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,433.32, 369,857.34 and 230,881.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,433.32, 369,857.34 and 230,881.32 is: 346,516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,433.32 : 369,857.34 = 230,881.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,433.32/369,857.34 = 230,881.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,433.32x = 369,857.34 × 230,881.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,433.32x = 85,393,150,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,393,150,870.89/246,433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,516.25

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