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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,347.76, 368,801.91 and 222,709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,347.76, 368,801.91 and 222,709.92 is: 333,414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,347.76 : 368,801.91 = 222,709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,347.76/368,801.91 = 222,709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,347.76x = 368,801.91 × 222,709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,347.76x = 82,135,843,871.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,135,843,871.95/246,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,414.21

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