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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,303.05, 526,214.69 and 228,312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,303.05, 526,214.69 and 228,312.03 is: 315,080.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,303.05 : 526,214.69 = 228,312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,303.05/526,214.69 = 228,312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,303.05x = 526,214.69 × 228,312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,303.05x = 120,141,142,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,141,142,948.16/381,303.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,080.47

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