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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,951.10, 461,926.65 and 223,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,951.10, 461,926.65 and 223,314.20 is: 334,971.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,951.10 : 461,926.65 = 223,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,951.10/461,926.65 = 223,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,951.10x = 461,926.65 × 223,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,951.10x = 103,154,780,303.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,154,780,303.43/307,951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,971.30

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