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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,346.24, 451,102.56 and 221,147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,346.24, 451,102.56 and 221,147.68 is: 332,150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,346.24 : 451,102.56 = 221,147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,346.24/451,102.56 = 221,147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,346.24x = 451,102.56 × 221,147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,346.24x = 99,760,284,586.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,760,284,586.06/300,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,150.94

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