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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,002.87, 512,115.84 and 225,742.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,002.87, 512,115.84 and 225,742.33 is: 311,604.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,002.87 : 512,115.84 = 225,742.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,002.87/512,115.84 = 225,742.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,002.87x = 512,115.84 × 225,742.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,002.87x = 115,606,222,077.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,606,222,077.87/371,002.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,604.66

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