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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,765.70, 370,296.02 and 226,689.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,765.70, 370,296.02 and 226,689.04 is: 340,169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,765.70 : 370,296.02 = 226,689.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,765.70/370,296.02 = 226,689.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,765.70x = 370,296.02 × 226,689.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,765.70x = 83,942,050,319.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,942,050,319.21/246,765.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,169.03

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