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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,221.37, 487,326.33 and 225,576.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,221.37, 487,326.33 and 225,576.25 is: 338,013.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,221.37 : 487,326.33 = 225,576.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,221.37/487,326.33 = 225,576.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,221.37x = 487,326.33 × 225,576.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,221.37x = 109,929,246,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,929,246,047.66/325,221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,013.60

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