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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,104.29, 577,474.14 and 225,226.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,104.29, 577,474.14 and 225,226.49 is: 337,733.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,104.29 : 577,474.14 = 225,226.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,104.29/577,474.14 = 225,226.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,104.29x = 577,474.14 × 225,226.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,104.29x = 130,062,473,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,062,473,617.97/385,104.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,733.12

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