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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,924.80, 403,387.20 and 225,622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,924.80, 403,387.20 and 225,622.20 is: 338,433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,924.80 : 403,387.20 = 225,622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,924.80/403,387.20 = 225,622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,924.80x = 403,387.20 × 225,622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,924.80x = 91,013,107,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,013,107,515.84/268,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,433.30

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