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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,309.80, 376,530.18 and 226,899.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,309.80, 376,530.18 and 226,899.64 is: 341,315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,309.80 : 376,530.18 = 226,899.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,309.80/376,530.18 = 226,899.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,309.80x = 376,530.18 × 226,899.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,309.80x = 85,434,562,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,434,562,291.14/250,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,315.29

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