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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,304.61, 376,522.40 and 226,894.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,304.61, 376,522.40 and 226,894.47 is: 341,307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,304.61 : 376,522.40 = 226,894.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,304.61/376,522.40 = 226,894.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,304.61x = 376,522.40 × 226,894.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,304.61x = 85,430,850,391.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,430,850,391.13/250,304.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,307.54

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