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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,381.70, 362,072.55 and 225,829.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,381.70, 362,072.55 and 225,829.70 is: 338,744.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,381.70 : 362,072.55 = 225,829.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,381.70/362,072.55 = 225,829.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,381.70x = 362,072.55 × 225,829.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,381.70x = 81,766,735,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,766,735,344.74/241,381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,744.55

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