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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,758.44, 370,285.08 and 226,681.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,758.44, 370,285.08 and 226,681.80 is: 340,158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,758.44 : 370,285.08 = 226,681.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,758.44/370,285.08 = 226,681.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,758.44x = 370,285.08 × 226,681.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,758.44x = 83,936,888,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,936,888,447.54/246,758.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,158.13

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