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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,315.10, 364,972.65 and 225,600.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,315.10, 364,972.65 and 225,600.40 is: 338,400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,315.10 : 364,972.65 = 225,600.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,315.10/364,972.65 = 225,600.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,315.10x = 364,972.65 × 225,600.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,315.10x = 82,337,975,829.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,337,975,829.06/243,315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,400.60

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