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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,085.20, 433,625.36 and 225,958.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,085.20, 433,625.36 and 225,958.42 is: 338,935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,085.20 : 433,625.36 = 225,958.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,085.20/433,625.36 = 225,958.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,085.20x = 433,625.36 × 225,958.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,085.20x = 97,981,299,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,981,299,049.40/289,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,935.72

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