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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,008.98, 477,466.44 and 225,381.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,008.98, 477,466.44 and 225,381.35 is: 311,009.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,008.98 : 477,466.44 = 225,381.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,008.98/477,466.44 = 225,381.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,008.98x = 477,466.44 × 225,381.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,008.98x = 107,612,030,826.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,612,030,826.89/346,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,009.36

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