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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,591.22, 370,781.14 and 223,629.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,591.22, 370,781.14 and 223,629.36 is: 334,896.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,591.22 : 370,781.14 = 223,629.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,591.22/370,781.14 = 223,629.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,591.22x = 370,781.14 × 223,629.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,591.22x = 82,917,549,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,917,549,038.27/247,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,896.97

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