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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,082.31, 433,621.04 and 225,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,082.31, 433,621.04 and 225,955.52 is: 338,931.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,082.31 : 433,621.04 = 225,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,082.31/433,621.04 = 225,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,082.31x = 433,621.04 × 225,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,082.31x = 97,979,066,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,979,066,446.36/289,082.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,931.39

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