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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,891.70, 549,183.15 and 225,923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,891.70, 549,183.15 and 225,923.70 is: 339,098.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,891.70 : 549,183.15 = 225,923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,891.70/549,183.15 = 225,923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,891.70x = 549,183.15 × 225,923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,891.70x = 124,073,489,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,073,489,225.66/365,891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,098.94

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