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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,601.92, 423,081.32 and 226,072.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,601.92, 423,081.32 and 226,072.92 is: 311,959.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,601.92 : 423,081.32 = 226,072.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,601.92/423,081.32 = 226,072.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,601.92x = 423,081.32 × 226,072.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,601.92x = 95,647,229,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,647,229,409.85/306,601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,959.00

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