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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,381.58, 350,846.28 and 225,341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,381.58, 350,846.28 and 225,341.01 is: 310,793.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,381.58 : 350,846.28 = 225,341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,381.58/350,846.28 = 225,341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,381.58x = 350,846.28 × 225,341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,381.58x = 79,060,055,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,060,055,089.94/254,381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,793.16

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