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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,477.20, 369,715.80 and 195,738.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,477.20, 369,715.80 and 195,738.80 is: 293,608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,477.20 : 369,715.80 = 195,738.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,477.20/369,715.80 = 195,738.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,477.20x = 369,715.80 × 195,738.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,477.20x = 72,367,727,033.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,367,727,033.04/246,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,608.20

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