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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,337.76, 368,786.90 and 222,699.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,337.76, 368,786.90 and 222,699.92 is: 333,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,337.76 : 368,786.90 = 222,699.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,337.76/368,786.90 = 222,699.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,337.76x = 368,786.90 × 222,699.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,337.76x = 82,128,813,127.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,128,813,127.05/246,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,399.20

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