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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,262.74, 453,947.49 and 223,390.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,262.74, 453,947.49 and 223,390.74 is: 334,388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,262.74 : 453,947.49 = 223,390.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,262.74/453,947.49 = 223,390.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,262.74x = 453,947.49 × 223,390.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,262.74x = 101,407,665,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,407,665,712.24/303,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,388.81

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