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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,870.69, 546,273.72 and 223,796.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,870.69, 546,273.72 and 223,796.62 is: 308,823.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,870.69 : 546,273.72 = 223,796.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,870.69/546,273.72 = 223,796.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,870.69x = 546,273.72 × 223,796.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,870.69x = 122,254,212,813.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,254,212,813.67/395,870.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,823.60

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