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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,696.31, 423,211.21 and 226,167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,696.31, 423,211.21 and 226,167.19 is: 312,088.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,696.31 : 423,211.21 = 226,167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,696.31/423,211.21 = 226,167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,696.31x = 423,211.21 × 226,167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,696.31x = 95,716,490,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,716,490,142.20/306,696.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,088.82

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