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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,909.20, 385,363.80 and 246,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,909.20, 385,363.80 and 246,411.60 is: 369,617.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,909.20 : 385,363.80 = 246,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,909.20/385,363.80 = 246,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,909.20x = 385,363.80 × 246,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,909.20x = 94,958,110,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,958,110,540.08/256,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,617.40

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