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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,887.70, 370,331.55 and 231,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,887.70, 370,331.55 and 231,335.70 is: 347,003.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,887.70 : 370,331.55 = 231,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,887.70/370,331.55 = 231,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,887.70x = 370,331.55 × 231,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,887.70x = 85,670,908,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,670,908,351.34/246,887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,003.55

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