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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,711.70, 457,067.55 and 225,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,711.70, 457,067.55 and 225,979.70 is: 338,969.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,711.70 : 457,067.55 = 225,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,711.70/457,067.55 = 225,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,711.70x = 457,067.55 × 225,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,711.70x = 103,287,987,828.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,287,987,828.74/304,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,969.55

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