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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,961.74, 371,802.61 and 226,802.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,961.74, 371,802.61 and 226,802.52 is: 340,075.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,961.74 : 371,802.61 = 226,802.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,961.74/371,802.61 = 226,802.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,961.74x = 371,802.61 × 226,802.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,961.74x = 84,325,768,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,325,768,890.58/247,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,075.73

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