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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,340.76, 368,791.40 and 222,702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,340.76, 368,791.40 and 222,702.92 is: 333,403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,340.76 : 368,791.40 = 222,702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,340.76/368,791.40 = 222,702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,340.76x = 368,791.40 × 222,702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,340.76x = 82,130,921,650.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,130,921,650.89/246,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,403.70

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