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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,873.92, 497,110.95 and 225,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,873.92, 497,110.95 and 225,323.28 is: 337,509.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,873.92 : 497,110.95 = 225,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,873.92/497,110.95 = 225,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,873.92x = 497,110.95 × 225,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,873.92x = 112,010,669,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,010,669,777.92/331,873.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,509.71

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