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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,767.96, 370,299.41 and 226,691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,767.96, 370,299.41 and 226,691.30 is: 340,172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,767.96 : 370,299.41 = 226,691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,767.96/370,299.41 = 226,691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,767.96x = 370,299.41 × 226,691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,767.96x = 83,943,651,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,943,651,657.18/246,767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,172.42

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