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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,725.90, 358,866.45 and 224,729.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,725.90, 358,866.45 and 224,729.10 is: 337,825.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,725.90 : 358,866.45 = 224,729.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,725.90/358,866.45 = 224,729.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,725.90x = 358,866.45 × 224,729.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,725.90x = 80,647,734,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,647,734,328.70/238,725.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,825.66

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