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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,905.30, 403,357.95 and 225,602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,905.30, 403,357.95 and 225,602.70 is: 338,404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,905.30 : 403,357.95 = 225,602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,905.30/403,357.95 = 225,602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,905.30x = 403,357.95 × 225,602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,905.30x = 90,998,642,586.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,998,642,586.47/268,905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,404.05

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