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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,974.80, 397,024.80 and 225,608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,974.80, 397,024.80 and 225,608.80 is: 338,040.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,974.80 : 397,024.80 = 225,608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,974.80/397,024.80 = 225,608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,974.80x = 397,024.80 × 225,608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,974.80x = 89,572,288,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,572,288,698.24/264,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,040.78

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