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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,612.20, 456,918.30 and 225,880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,612.20, 456,918.30 and 225,880.20 is: 338,820.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,612.20 : 456,918.30 = 225,880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,612.20/456,918.30 = 225,880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,612.20x = 456,918.30 × 225,880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,612.20x = 103,208,796,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,208,796,987.66/304,612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,820.30

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