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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,613.20, 456,919.80 and 225,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,613.20, 456,919.80 and 225,881.20 is: 338,821.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,613.20 : 456,919.80 = 225,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,613.20/456,919.80 = 225,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,613.20x = 456,919.80 × 225,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,613.20x = 103,209,592,727.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,209,592,727.76/304,613.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,821.80

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