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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,448.15, 812,008.13 and 225,831.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,448.15, 812,008.13 and 225,831.24 is: 338,678.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,448.15 : 812,008.13 = 225,831.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,448.15/812,008.13 = 225,831.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,448.15x = 812,008.13 × 225,831.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,448.15x = 183,376,801,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,376,801,758.83/541,448.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,678.42

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