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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,029.52, 498,275.94 and 225,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,029.52, 498,275.94 and 225,085.60 is: 310,652.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,029.52 : 498,275.94 = 225,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,029.52/498,275.94 = 225,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,029.52x = 498,275.94 × 225,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,029.52x = 112,154,738,920.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,154,738,920.46/361,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,652.54

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