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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,003.87, 512,117.22 and 225,743.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,003.87, 512,117.22 and 225,743.33 is: 311,606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,003.87 : 512,117.22 = 225,743.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,003.87/512,117.22 = 225,743.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,003.87x = 512,117.22 × 225,743.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,003.87x = 115,607,046,593.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,607,046,593.14/371,003.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,606.04

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