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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,473.20, 470,209.80 and 225,555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,473.20, 470,209.80 and 225,555.80 is: 338,333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,473.20 : 470,209.80 = 225,555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,473.20/470,209.80 = 225,555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,473.20x = 470,209.80 × 225,555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,473.20x = 106,058,547,606.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,058,547,606.84/313,473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,333.70

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