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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,894.12, 437,841.18 and 225,431.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,894.12, 437,841.18 and 225,431.19 is: 338,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,894.12 : 437,841.18 = 225,431.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,894.12/437,841.18 = 225,431.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,894.12x = 437,841.18 × 225,431.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,894.12x = 98,703,058,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,703,058,238.40/291,894.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,146.79

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