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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,969.52, 371,814.24 and 226,810.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,969.52, 371,814.24 and 226,810.29 is: 340,087.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,969.52 : 371,814.24 = 226,810.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,969.52/371,814.24 = 226,810.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,969.52x = 371,814.24 × 226,810.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,969.52x = 84,331,295,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,331,295,600.53/247,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,087.35

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