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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,632.40, 369,948.60 and 232,854.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,632.40, 369,948.60 and 232,854.30 is: 349,281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,632.40 : 369,948.60 = 232,854.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,632.40/369,948.60 = 232,854.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,632.40x = 369,948.60 × 232,854.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,632.40x = 86,144,122,288.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,144,122,288.98/246,632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,281.45

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