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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,208.80, 383,276.40 and 225,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,208.80, 383,276.40 and 225,104.80 is: 336,746.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,208.80 : 383,276.40 = 225,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,208.80/383,276.40 = 225,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,208.80x = 383,276.40 × 225,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,208.80x = 86,277,357,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,277,357,366.72/256,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,746.27

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