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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,925.52, 461,888.08 and 224,218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,925.52, 461,888.08 and 224,218.18 is: 336,327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,925.52 : 461,888.08 = 224,218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,925.52/461,888.08 = 224,218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,925.52x = 461,888.08 × 224,218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,925.52x = 103,563,704,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,563,704,661.29/307,925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,327.12

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