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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,369.80, 691,277.10 and 224,201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,369.80, 691,277.10 and 224,201.80 is: 335,924.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,369.80 : 691,277.10 = 224,201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,369.80/691,277.10 = 224,201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,369.80x = 691,277.10 × 224,201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,369.80x = 154,985,570,118.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,985,570,118.78/461,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,924.83

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