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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,423.10, 461,134.65 and 222,786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,423.10, 461,134.65 and 222,786.20 is: 334,179.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,423.10 : 461,134.65 = 222,786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,423.10/461,134.65 = 222,786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,423.10x = 461,134.65 × 222,786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,423.10x = 102,734,436,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,734,436,361.83/307,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,179.30

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