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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,216.80, 438,843.60 and 225,818.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,216.80, 438,843.60 and 225,818.40 is: 339,128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,216.80 : 438,843.60 = 225,818.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,216.80/438,843.60 = 225,818.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,216.80x = 438,843.60 × 225,818.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,216.80x = 99,098,959,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,098,959,602.24/292,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,128.21

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