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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,162.29, 360,242.95 and 225,547.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,162.29, 360,242.95 and 225,547.66 is: 338,321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,162.29 : 360,242.95 = 225,547.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,162.29/360,242.95 = 225,547.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,162.29x = 360,242.95 × 225,547.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,162.29x = 81,251,954,404.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,251,954,404.00/240,162.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,321.03

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