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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,616.40, 475,615.80 and 223,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,616.40, 475,615.80 and 223,304.40 is: 335,444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,616.40 : 475,615.80 = 223,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,616.40/475,615.80 = 223,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,616.40x = 475,615.80 × 223,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,616.40x = 106,207,100,849.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,207,100,849.52/316,616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,444.09

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