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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,722.85, 370,231.92 and 226,646.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,722.85, 370,231.92 and 226,646.19 is: 340,104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,722.85 : 370,231.92 = 226,646.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,722.85/370,231.92 = 226,646.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,722.85x = 370,231.92 × 226,646.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,722.85x = 83,911,654,084.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,911,654,084.38/246,722.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,104.92

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