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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,218.26, 452,767.59 and 226,068.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,218.26, 452,767.59 and 226,068.03 is: 311,854.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,218.26 : 452,767.59 = 226,068.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,218.26/452,767.59 = 226,068.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,218.26x = 452,767.59 × 226,068.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,218.26x = 102,356,277,119.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,356,277,119.15/328,218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,854.31

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