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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,308.88, 368,044.68 and 226,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,308.88, 368,044.68 and 226,942.80 is: 312,466.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,308.88 : 368,044.68 = 226,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,308.88/368,044.68 = 226,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,308.88x = 368,044.68 × 226,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,308.88x = 83,525,090,204.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,525,090,204.30/267,308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,466.58

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