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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,220.27, 560,589.87 and 224,931.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,220.27, 560,589.87 and 224,931.85 is: 310,409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,220.27 : 560,589.87 = 224,931.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,220.27/560,589.87 = 224,931.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,220.27x = 560,589.87 × 224,931.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,220.27x = 126,094,516,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,094,516,550.36/406,220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,409.22

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