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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,670.68, 354,029.81 and 225,048.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,670.68, 354,029.81 and 225,048.85 is: 335,228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,670.68 : 354,029.81 = 225,048.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,670.68/354,029.81 = 225,048.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,670.68x = 354,029.81 × 225,048.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,670.68x = 79,674,001,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,674,001,606.22/237,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,228.57

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