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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,369.24, 346,773.96 and 222,717.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,369.24, 346,773.96 and 222,717.92 is: 307,248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,369.24 : 346,773.96 = 222,717.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,369.24/346,773.96 = 222,717.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,369.24x = 346,773.96 × 222,717.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,369.24x = 77,232,775,081.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,232,775,081.36/251,369.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,248.31

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