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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,691.81, 423,205.01 and 226,162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,691.81, 423,205.01 and 226,162.69 is: 312,082.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,691.81 : 423,205.01 = 226,162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,691.81/423,205.01 = 226,162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,691.81x = 423,205.01 × 226,162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,691.81x = 95,713,181,367.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,713,181,367.05/306,691.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,082.62

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