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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,287.70, 368,711.67 and 222,649.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,287.70, 368,711.67 and 222,649.59 is: 333,323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,287.70 : 368,711.67 = 222,649.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,287.70/368,711.67 = 222,649.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,287.70x = 368,711.67 × 222,649.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,287.70x = 82,093,502,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,093,502,153.72/246,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,323.60

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