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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,238.71, 506,208.44 and 225,698.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,238.71, 506,208.44 and 225,698.37 is: 338,782.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,238.71 : 506,208.44 = 225,698.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,238.71/506,208.44 = 225,698.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,238.71x = 506,208.44 × 225,698.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,238.71x = 114,250,419,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,250,419,788.24/337,238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,782.04

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