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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,179.98, 455,085.39 and 223,308.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,179.98, 455,085.39 and 223,308.14 is: 335,194.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,179.98 : 455,085.39 = 223,308.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,179.98/455,085.39 = 223,308.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,179.98x = 455,085.39 × 223,308.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,179.98x = 101,624,270,544.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,624,270,544.05/303,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,194.53

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