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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,932.99, 488,799.42 and 225,377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,932.99, 488,799.42 and 225,377.16 is: 337,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,932.99 : 488,799.42 = 225,377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,932.99/488,799.42 = 225,377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,932.99x = 488,799.42 × 225,377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,932.99x = 110,164,225,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,164,225,089.25/325,932.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,996.55

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