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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,627.22, 487,599.62 and 224,736.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,627.22, 487,599.62 and 224,736.59 is: 336,524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,627.22 : 487,599.62 = 224,736.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,627.22/487,599.62 = 224,736.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,627.22x = 487,599.62 × 224,736.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,627.22x = 109,581,472,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,581,472,322.42/325,627.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,524.31

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