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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,960.74, 371,801.11 and 226,801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,960.74, 371,801.11 and 226,801.52 is: 340,074.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,960.74 : 371,801.11 = 226,801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,960.74/371,801.11 = 226,801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,960.74x = 371,801.11 × 226,801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,960.74x = 84,325,056,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,325,056,885.69/247,960.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,074.23

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