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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,209.10, 449,220.15 and 221,477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,209.10, 449,220.15 and 221,477.10 is: 331,408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,209.10 : 449,220.15 = 221,477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,209.10/449,220.15 = 221,477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,209.10x = 449,220.15 × 221,477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,209.10x = 99,491,976,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,491,976,083.57/300,209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,408.93

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