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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,336.76, 368,785.44 and 222,698.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,336.76, 368,785.44 and 222,698.92 is: 333,397.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,336.76 : 368,785.44 = 222,698.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,336.76/368,785.44 = 222,698.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,336.76x = 368,785.44 × 222,698.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,336.76x = 82,128,119,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,128,119,199.72/246,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,397.74

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