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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,276.40, 460,914.60 and 223,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,276.40, 460,914.60 and 223,295.60 is: 334,943.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,276.40 : 460,914.60 = 223,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,276.40/460,914.60 = 223,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,276.40x = 460,914.60 × 223,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,276.40x = 102,920,202,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,920,202,155.76/307,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,943.40

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