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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,373.80, 691,283.10 and 224,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,373.80, 691,283.10 and 224,205.80 is: 335,930.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,373.80 : 691,283.10 = 224,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,373.80/691,283.10 = 224,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,373.80x = 691,283.10 × 224,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,373.80x = 154,989,680,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,989,680,461.98/461,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,930.82

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