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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,137.52, 451,792.48 and 225,427.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,137.52, 451,792.48 and 225,427.44 is: 311,326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,137.52 : 451,792.48 = 225,427.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,137.52/451,792.48 = 225,427.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,137.52x = 451,792.48 × 225,427.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,137.52x = 101,846,422,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,846,422,177.65/327,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,326.02

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