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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,766.64, 370,297.43 and 226,689.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,766.64, 370,297.43 and 226,689.98 is: 340,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,766.64 : 370,297.43 = 226,689.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,766.64/370,297.43 = 226,689.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,766.64x = 370,297.43 × 226,689.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,766.64x = 83,942,717,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,942,717,000.75/246,766.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,170.44

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