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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,390.24, 451,168.56 and 221,191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,390.24, 451,168.56 and 221,191.68 is: 332,216.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,390.24 : 451,168.56 = 221,191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,390.24/451,168.56 = 221,191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,390.24x = 451,168.56 × 221,191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,390.24x = 99,794,731,749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,794,731,749.58/300,390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,216.96

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