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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,737.70, 370,106.55 and 223,856.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,737.70, 370,106.55 and 223,856.21 is: 335,784.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,737.70 : 370,106.55 = 223,856.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,737.70/370,106.55 = 223,856.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,737.70x = 370,106.55 × 223,856.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,737.70x = 82,850,650,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,850,650,504.44/246,737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,784.32

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