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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,625.80, 338,438.70 and 206,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,625.80, 338,438.70 and 206,272.20 is: 309,408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,625.80 : 338,438.70 = 206,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,625.80/338,438.70 = 206,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,625.80x = 338,438.70 × 206,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,625.80x = 69,810,495,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,810,495,214.14/225,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,408.30

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