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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,285.80, 526,928.70 and 225,314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,285.80, 526,928.70 and 225,314.60 is: 337,971.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,285.80 : 526,928.70 = 225,314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,285.80/526,928.70 = 225,314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,285.80x = 526,928.70 × 225,314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,285.80x = 118,724,729,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,724,729,269.02/351,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,971.90

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