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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,111.52, 464,207.12 and 228,494.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,111.52, 464,207.12 and 228,494.72 is: 315,576.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,111.52 : 464,207.12 = 228,494.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,111.52/464,207.12 = 228,494.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,111.52x = 464,207.12 × 228,494.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,111.52x = 106,068,875,906.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,068,875,906.41/336,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,576.44

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