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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,239.71, 506,209.94 and 225,699.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,239.71, 506,209.94 and 225,699.37 is: 338,783.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,239.71 : 506,209.94 = 225,699.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,239.71/506,209.94 = 225,699.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,239.71x = 506,209.94 × 225,699.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,239.71x = 114,251,264,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,251,264,545.74/337,239.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,783.55

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