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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,958.40, 461,937.60 and 225,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,958.40, 461,937.60 and 225,014.40 is: 337,521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,958.40 : 461,937.60 = 225,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,958.40/461,937.60 = 225,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,958.40x = 461,937.60 × 225,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,958.40x = 103,942,611,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,942,611,901.44/307,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,521.60

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