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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,968.96, 509,215.44 and 225,824.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,968.96, 509,215.44 and 225,824.32 is: 311,660.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,968.96 : 509,215.44 = 225,824.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,968.96/509,215.44 = 225,824.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,968.96x = 509,215.44 × 225,824.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,968.96x = 114,993,230,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,993,230,471.50/368,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,660.99

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