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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,547.09, 368,037.08 and 216,653.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,547.09, 368,037.08 and 216,653.59 is: 323,413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,547.09 : 368,037.08 = 216,653.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,547.09/368,037.08 = 216,653.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,547.09x = 368,037.08 × 216,653.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,547.09x = 79,736,554,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,736,554,635.12/246,547.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,413.08

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