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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,263.74, 453,948.99 and 223,391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,263.74, 453,948.99 and 223,391.74 is: 334,390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,263.74 : 453,948.99 = 223,391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,263.74/453,948.99 = 223,391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,263.74x = 453,948.99 × 223,391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,263.74x = 101,408,454,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,408,454,747.34/303,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,390.31

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