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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,607.01, 482,964.22 and 226,209.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,607.01, 482,964.22 and 226,209.97 is: 338,651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,607.01 : 482,964.22 = 226,209.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,607.01/482,964.22 = 226,209.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,607.01x = 482,964.22 × 226,209.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,607.01x = 109,251,321,717.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,251,321,717.27/322,607.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,651.42

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