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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,484.48, 451,804.38 and 226,556.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,484.48, 451,804.38 and 226,556.78 is: 339,517.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,484.48 : 451,804.38 = 226,556.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,484.48/451,804.38 = 226,556.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,484.48x = 451,804.38 × 226,556.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,484.48x = 102,359,345,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,359,345,522.70/301,484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,517.79

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