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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,379.80, 369,569.70 and 222,760.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,379.80, 369,569.70 and 222,760.20 is: 334,140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,379.80 : 369,569.70 = 222,760.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,379.80/369,569.70 = 222,760.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,379.80x = 369,569.70 × 222,760.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,379.80x = 82,325,420,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,325,420,285.94/246,379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,140.30

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