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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,169.60, 537,254.40 and 246,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,169.60, 537,254.40 and 246,195.20 is: 369,292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,169.60 : 537,254.40 = 246,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,169.60/537,254.40 = 246,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,169.60x = 537,254.40 × 246,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,169.60x = 132,269,454,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,269,454,458.88/358,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,292.80

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