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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,630.40, 369,945.60 and 141,362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,630.40, 369,945.60 and 141,362.80 is: 212,044.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,630.40 : 369,945.60 = 141,362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,630.40/369,945.60 = 141,362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,630.40x = 369,945.60 × 141,362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,630.40x = 52,296,545,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,296,545,863.68/246,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,044.20

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