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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,831.20, 370,246.80 and 220,587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,831.20, 370,246.80 and 220,587.20 is: 330,880.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,831.20 : 370,246.80 = 220,587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,831.20/370,246.80 = 220,587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,831.20x = 370,246.80 × 220,587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,831.20x = 81,671,704,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,671,704,920.96/246,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,880.80

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