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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,502.70, 369,754.05 and 236,825.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,502.70, 369,754.05 and 236,825.90 is: 355,238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,502.70 : 369,754.05 = 236,825.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,502.70/369,754.05 = 236,825.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,502.70x = 369,754.05 × 236,825.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,502.70x = 87,567,335,669.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,567,335,669.90/246,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,238.85

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