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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,695.31, 423,209.84 and 226,166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,695.31, 423,209.84 and 226,166.19 is: 312,087.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,695.31 : 423,209.84 = 226,166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,695.31/423,209.84 = 226,166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,695.31x = 423,209.84 × 226,166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,695.31x = 95,715,753,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,715,753,836.43/306,695.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,087.44

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