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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,047.10, 448,977.15 and 221,315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,047.10, 448,977.15 and 221,315.10 is: 331,166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,047.10 : 448,977.15 = 221,315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,047.10/448,977.15 = 221,315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,047.10x = 448,977.15 × 221,315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,047.10x = 99,365,422,849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,365,422,849.97/300,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,166.08

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