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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,057.26, 560,363.96 and 224,785.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,057.26, 560,363.96 and 224,785.95 is: 310,207.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,057.26 : 560,363.96 = 224,785.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,057.26/560,363.96 = 224,785.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,057.26x = 560,363.96 × 224,785.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,057.26x = 125,961,945,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,961,945,094.36/406,057.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,207.35

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