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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,560.72, 489,372.69 and 225,473.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,560.72, 489,372.69 and 225,473.03 is: 311,202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,560.72 : 489,372.69 = 225,473.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,560.72/489,372.69 = 225,473.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,560.72x = 489,372.69 × 225,473.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,560.72x = 110,340,343,213.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,340,343,213.55/354,560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,202.95

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