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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,543.51, 505,830.03 and 223,303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,543.51, 505,830.03 and 223,303.45 is: 308,158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,543.51 : 505,830.03 = 223,303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,543.51/505,830.03 = 223,303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,543.51x = 505,830.03 × 223,303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,543.51x = 112,953,590,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,953,590,812.60/366,543.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,158.75

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