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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,529.70, 369,794.55 and 236,852.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,529.70, 369,794.55 and 236,852.90 is: 355,279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,529.70 : 369,794.55 = 236,852.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,529.70/369,794.55 = 236,852.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,529.70x = 369,794.55 × 236,852.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,529.70x = 87,586,911,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,586,911,571.70/246,529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,279.35

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