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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,237.91, 527,456.92 and 225,048.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,237.91, 527,456.92 and 225,048.84 is: 310,548.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,237.91 : 527,456.92 = 225,048.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,237.91/527,456.92 = 225,048.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,237.91x = 527,456.92 × 225,048.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,237.91x = 118,703,566,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,703,566,870.73/382,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,548.92

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