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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,202, 373,192.26 and 225,238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,202, 373,192.26 and 225,238.96 is: 337,306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,202 : 373,192.26 = 225,238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,202/373,192.26 = 225,238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,202x = 373,192.26 × 225,238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,202x = 84,057,436,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,057,436,522.45/249,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,306.43

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