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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,293.97, 450,368.45 and 222,969.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,293.97, 450,368.45 and 222,969.99 is: 307,755.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,293.97 : 450,368.45 = 222,969.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,293.97/450,368.45 = 222,969.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,293.97x = 450,368.45 × 222,969.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,293.97x = 100,418,647,677.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,418,647,677.97/326,293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,755.15

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