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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,034.37, 381,306.71 and 225,756.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,034.37, 381,306.71 and 225,756.46 is: 338,861.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,034.37 : 381,306.71 = 225,756.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,034.37/381,306.71 = 225,756.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,034.37x = 381,306.71 × 225,756.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,034.37x = 86,082,454,064.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,082,454,064.87/254,034.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,861.44

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