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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,975.60, 338,963.40 and 213,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,975.60, 338,963.40 and 213,728.40 is: 320,592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,975.60 : 338,963.40 = 213,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,975.60/338,963.40 = 213,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,975.60x = 338,963.40 × 213,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,975.60x = 72,446,105,140.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,446,105,140.56/225,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,592.60

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