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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,034.72, 691,573.68 and 224,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,034.72, 691,573.68 and 224,094.96 is: 336,152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,034.72 : 691,573.68 = 224,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,034.72/691,573.68 = 224,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,034.72x = 691,573.68 × 224,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,034.72x = 154,978,176,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,978,176,156.65/461,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,152.94

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