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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,462.91, 336,619.65 and 72,623.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,462.91, 336,619.65 and 72,623.91 is: 108,911.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,462.91 : 336,619.65 = 72,623.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,462.91/336,619.65 = 72,623.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,462.91x = 336,619.65 × 72,623.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,462.91x = 24,446,635,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,446,635,165.83/224,462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,911.69

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