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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,252.36, 338,045.00 and 181,408.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,252.36, 338,045.00 and 181,408.28 is: 272,246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,252.36 : 338,045.00 = 181,408.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,252.36/338,045.00 = 181,408.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,252.36x = 338,045.00 × 181,408.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,252.36x = 61,324,159,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,324,159,415.33/225,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,246.47

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