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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,270.70, 542,759.64 and 223,530.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,270.70, 542,759.64 and 223,530.34 is: 308,498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,270.70 : 542,759.64 = 223,530.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,270.70/542,759.64 = 223,530.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,270.70x = 542,759.64 × 223,530.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,270.70x = 121,323,246,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,323,246,867.48/393,270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,498.06

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