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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,434.32, 369,858.84 and 230,882.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,434.32, 369,858.84 and 230,882.32 is: 346,517.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,434.32 : 369,858.84 = 230,882.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,434.32/369,858.84 = 230,882.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,434.32x = 369,858.84 × 230,882.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,434.32x = 85,393,867,051.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,393,867,051.71/246,434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,517.75

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