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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,849.67, 499,025.79 and 225,896.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,849.67, 499,025.79 and 225,896.19 is: 311,532.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,849.67 : 499,025.79 = 225,896.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,849.67/499,025.79 = 225,896.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,849.67x = 499,025.79 × 225,896.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,849.67x = 112,728,024,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,728,024,672.74/361,849.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,532.76

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