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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,628.22, 487,601.11 and 224,737.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,628.22, 487,601.11 and 224,737.59 is: 336,525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,628.22 : 487,601.11 = 224,737.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,628.22/487,601.11 = 224,737.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,628.22x = 487,601.11 × 224,737.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,628.22x = 109,582,298,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,582,298,342.73/325,628.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,525.80

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