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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,959.74, 371,799.62 and 226,800.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,959.74, 371,799.62 and 226,800.52 is: 340,072.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,959.74 : 371,799.62 = 226,800.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,959.74/371,799.62 = 226,800.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,959.74x = 371,799.62 × 226,800.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,959.74x = 84,324,344,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,324,344,158.80/247,959.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,072.72

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