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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,947.01, 489,755.56 and 225,937.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,947.01, 489,755.56 and 225,937.41 is: 311,748.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,947.01 : 489,755.56 = 225,937.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,947.01/489,755.56 = 225,937.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,947.01x = 489,755.56 × 225,937.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,947.01x = 110,654,102,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,654,102,759.50/354,947.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,748.23

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