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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,534.65, 370,682.24 and 227,048.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,534.65, 370,682.24 and 227,048.48 is: 341,383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,534.65 : 370,682.24 = 227,048.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,534.65/370,682.24 = 227,048.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,534.65x = 370,682.24 × 227,048.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,534.65x = 84,162,836,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,162,836,166.34/246,534.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,383.40

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