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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,248.91, 530,261.46 and 223,143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,248.91, 530,261.46 and 223,143.57 is: 307,936.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,248.91 : 530,261.46 = 223,143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,248.91/530,261.46 = 223,143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,248.91x = 530,261.46 × 223,143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,248.91x = 118,324,435,217.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,324,435,217.81/384,248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,936.94

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