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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,670.80, 425,068.80 and 246,054.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,670.80, 425,068.80 and 246,054.40 is: 368,702.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,670.80 : 425,068.80 = 246,054.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,670.80/425,068.80 = 246,054.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,670.80x = 425,068.80 × 246,054.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,670.80x = 104,590,048,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,590,048,542.72/283,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,702.20

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