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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,999.36, 339,528.38 and 213,232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,999.36, 339,528.38 and 213,232.55 is: 320,348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,999.36 : 339,528.38 = 213,232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,999.36/339,528.38 = 213,232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,999.36x = 339,528.38 × 213,232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,999.36x = 72,398,499,500.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,398,499,500.96/225,999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,348.25

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