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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,217.21, 560,572.90 and 224,925.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,217.21, 560,572.90 and 224,925.25 is: 310,393.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,217.21 : 560,572.90 = 224,925.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,217.21/560,572.90 = 224,925.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,217.21x = 560,572.90 × 224,925.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,217.21x = 126,087,000,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,087,000,238.04/406,217.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,393.05

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