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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,334.43, 368,781.96 and 222,696.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,334.43, 368,781.96 and 222,696.61 is: 333,394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,334.43 : 368,781.96 = 222,696.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,334.43/368,781.96 = 222,696.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,334.43x = 368,781.96 × 222,696.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,334.43x = 82,126,492,234.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,126,492,234.31/246,334.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,394.29

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