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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,871.69, 461,855.66 and 220,268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,871.69, 461,855.66 and 220,268.03 is: 303,794.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,871.69 : 461,855.66 = 220,268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,871.69/461,855.66 = 220,268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,871.69x = 461,855.66 × 220,268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,871.69x = 101,732,032,961.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,732,032,961.93/334,871.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,794.07

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