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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,308.80, 376,528.68 and 226,898.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,308.80, 376,528.68 and 226,898.64 is: 341,313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,308.80 : 376,528.68 = 226,898.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,308.80/376,528.68 = 226,898.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,308.80x = 376,528.68 × 226,898.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,308.80x = 85,433,845,413.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,433,845,413.00/250,308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,313.79

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