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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,620.91, 423,107.55 and 226,092.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,620.91, 423,107.55 and 226,092.06 is: 311,985.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,620.91 : 423,107.55 = 226,092.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,620.91/423,107.55 = 226,092.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,620.91x = 423,107.55 × 226,092.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,620.91x = 95,661,257,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,661,257,581.05/306,620.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,985.43

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