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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,388.24, 451,165.56 and 221,189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,388.24, 451,165.56 and 221,189.68 is: 332,213.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,388.24 : 451,165.56 = 221,189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,388.24/451,165.56 = 221,189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,388.24x = 451,165.56 × 221,189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,388.24x = 99,793,165,843.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,793,165,843.42/300,388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,213.96

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