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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,367.68, 422,995.68 and 225,804.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,367.68, 422,995.68 and 225,804.48 is: 311,763.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,367.68 : 422,995.68 = 225,804.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,367.68/422,995.68 = 225,804.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,367.68x = 422,995.68 × 225,804.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,367.68x = 95,514,319,564.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,514,319,564.65/306,367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,763.69

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