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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,519.76, 486,297.06 and 225,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,519.76, 486,297.06 and 225,061.40 is: 310,469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,519.76 : 486,297.06 = 225,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,519.76/486,297.06 = 225,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,519.76x = 486,297.06 × 225,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,519.76x = 109,446,697,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,446,697,139.48/352,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,469.68

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