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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,959.49, 371,799.24 and 226,800.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,959.49, 371,799.24 and 226,800.27 is: 340,072.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,959.49 : 371,799.24 = 226,800.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,959.49/371,799.24 = 226,800.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,959.49x = 371,799.24 × 226,800.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,959.49x = 84,324,166,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,324,166,158.80/247,959.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,072.35

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