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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,766.70, 370,297.52 and 226,690.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,766.70, 370,297.52 and 226,690.04 is: 340,170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,766.70 : 370,297.52 = 226,690.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,766.70/370,297.52 = 226,690.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,766.70x = 370,297.52 × 226,690.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,766.70x = 83,942,759,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,942,759,620.70/246,766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,170.53

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