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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,055.81, 560,350.22 and 224,763.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,055.81, 560,350.22 and 224,763.84 is: 310,170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,055.81 : 560,350.22 = 224,763.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,055.81/560,350.22 = 224,763.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,055.81x = 560,350.22 × 224,763.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,055.81x = 125,946,469,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,946,469,154.83/406,055.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,170.35

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