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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,215.65, 459,323.48 and 223,271.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,215.65, 459,323.48 and 223,271.65 is: 334,907.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,215.65 : 459,323.48 = 223,271.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,215.65/459,323.48 = 223,271.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,215.65x = 459,323.48 × 223,271.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,215.65x = 102,553,910,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,553,910,146.98/306,215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,907.48

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