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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,386.24, 505,025.28 and 225,158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,386.24, 505,025.28 and 225,158.40 is: 337,034.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,386.24 : 505,025.28 = 225,158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,386.24/505,025.28 = 225,158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,386.24x = 505,025.28 × 225,158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,386.24x = 113,710,684,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,710,684,004.35/337,386.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,034.15

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