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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,425.20, 477,637.80 and 225,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,425.20, 477,637.80 and 225,113.20 is: 337,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,425.20 : 477,637.80 = 225,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,425.20/477,637.80 = 225,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,425.20x = 477,637.80 × 225,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,425.20x = 107,522,573,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,522,573,598.96/318,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,669.80

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