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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,035.37, 381,308.21 and 225,757.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,035.37, 381,308.21 and 225,757.46 is: 338,862.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,035.37 : 381,308.21 = 225,757.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,035.37/381,308.21 = 225,757.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,035.37x = 381,308.21 × 225,757.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,035.37x = 86,083,172,966.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,083,172,966.75/254,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,862.94

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