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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,028, 557,575.92 and 225,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,028, 557,575.92 and 225,180 is: 310,758.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,028 : 557,575.92 = 225,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,028/557,575.92 = 225,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,028x = 557,575.92 × 225,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,028x = 125,554,945,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,554,945,665.60/404,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,758.03

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