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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,110.78, 460,757.61 and 221,914.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,110.78, 460,757.61 and 221,914.17 is: 332,937.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,110.78 : 460,757.61 = 221,914.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,110.78/460,757.61 = 221,914.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,110.78x = 460,757.61 × 221,914.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,110.78x = 102,248,642,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,248,642,594.33/307,110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,937.33

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