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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,170.49, 418,404.84 and 226,556.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,170.49, 418,404.84 and 226,556.55 is: 312,670.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,170.49 : 418,404.84 = 226,556.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,170.49/418,404.84 = 226,556.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,170.49x = 418,404.84 × 226,556.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,170.49x = 94,792,357,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,792,357,053.70/303,170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,670.13

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