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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,663.80, 561,995.70 and 225,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,663.80, 561,995.70 and 225,364.60 is: 338,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,663.80 : 561,995.70 = 225,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,663.80/561,995.70 = 225,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,663.80x = 561,995.70 × 225,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,663.80x = 126,653,936,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,653,936,132.22/374,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,046.90

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