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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,045.28, 573,168.20 and 225,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,045.28, 573,168.20 and 225,348 is: 337,198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,045.28 : 573,168.20 = 225,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,045.28/573,168.20 = 225,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,045.28x = 573,168.20 × 225,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,045.28x = 129,162,307,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,162,307,533.60/383,045.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,198.54

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