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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,344.33, 454,662.24 and 228,223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,344.33, 454,662.24 and 228,223.16 is: 342,068.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,344.33 : 454,662.24 = 228,223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,344.33/454,662.24 = 228,223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,344.33x = 454,662.24 × 228,223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,344.33x = 103,764,450,872.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,764,450,872.17/303,344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,068.21

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