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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,385.20, 362,077.80 and 225,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,385.20, 362,077.80 and 225,833.20 is: 338,749.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,385.20 : 362,077.80 = 225,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,385.20/362,077.80 = 225,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,385.20x = 362,077.80 × 225,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,385.20x = 81,769,188,222.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,769,188,222.96/241,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,749.80

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