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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,699.31, 423,215.35 and 226,170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,699.31, 423,215.35 and 226,170.19 is: 312,092.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,699.31 : 423,215.35 = 226,170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,699.31/423,215.35 = 226,170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,699.31x = 423,215.35 × 226,170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,699.31x = 95,718,696,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,718,696,120.42/306,699.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,092.96

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