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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,577.92, 468,332.64 and 223,375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,577.92, 468,332.64 and 223,375.68 is: 334,681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,577.92 : 468,332.64 = 223,375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,577.92/468,332.64 = 223,375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,577.92x = 468,332.64 × 223,375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,577.92x = 104,614,121,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,614,121,926.20/312,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,681.74

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