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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,223.48, 461,331.66 and 214,991.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,223.48, 461,331.66 and 214,991.48 is: 296,754.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,223.48 : 461,331.66 = 214,991.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,223.48/461,331.66 = 214,991.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,223.48x = 461,331.66 × 214,991.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,223.48x = 99,182,376,354.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,182,376,354.26/334,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,754.66

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