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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,854.80, 443,782.20 and 225,870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,854.80, 443,782.20 and 225,870.80 is: 338,806.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,854.80 : 443,782.20 = 225,870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,854.80/443,782.20 = 225,870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,854.80x = 443,782.20 × 225,870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,854.80x = 100,237,440,539.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,237,440,539.76/295,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,806.20

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