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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,969.85, 469,548.34 and 221,960.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,969.85, 469,548.34 and 221,960.59 is: 333,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,969.85 : 469,548.34 = 221,960.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,969.85/469,548.34 = 221,960.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,969.85x = 469,548.34 × 221,960.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,969.85x = 104,221,224,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,221,224,851.15/312,969.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,007.24

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