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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,223.51, 560,581.58 and 224,931.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,223.51, 560,581.58 and 224,931.54 is: 310,401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,223.51 : 560,581.58 = 224,931.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,223.51/560,581.58 = 224,931.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,223.51x = 560,581.58 × 224,931.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,223.51x = 126,092,477,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,092,477,596.27/406,223.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,401.73

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