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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,002.68, 560,284.80 and 224,727.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,002.68, 560,284.80 and 224,727.11 is: 310,124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,002.68 : 560,284.80 = 224,727.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,002.68/560,284.80 = 224,727.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,002.68x = 560,284.80 × 224,727.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,002.68x = 125,911,183,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,911,183,880.93/406,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,124.02

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