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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,248.86, 452,704.14 and 226,436.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,248.86, 452,704.14 and 226,436.72 is: 312,290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,248.86 : 452,704.14 = 226,436.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,248.86/452,704.14 = 226,436.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,248.86x = 452,704.14 × 226,436.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,248.86x = 102,508,838,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,508,838,328.50/328,248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,290.01

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