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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,380.80, 533,219.36 and 225,209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,380.80, 533,219.36 and 225,209.84 is: 310,797.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,380.80 : 533,219.36 = 225,209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,380.80/533,219.36 = 225,209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,380.80x = 533,219.36 × 225,209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,380.80x = 120,086,242,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,086,242,958.36/386,380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,797.65

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