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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,773.92, 476,829.12 and 223,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,773.92, 476,829.12 and 223,997.44 is: 335,060.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,773.92 : 476,829.12 = 223,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,773.92/476,829.12 = 223,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,773.92x = 476,829.12 × 223,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,773.92x = 106,808,502,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,808,502,197.45/318,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,060.35

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