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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,218.80, 438,846.60 and 225,820.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,218.80, 438,846.60 and 225,820.40 is: 339,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,218.80 : 438,846.60 = 225,820.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,218.80/438,846.60 = 225,820.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,218.80x = 438,846.60 × 225,820.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,218.80x = 99,100,514,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,100,514,750.64/292,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,131.21

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