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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,225.13, 560,583.82 and 224,933.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,225.13, 560,583.82 and 224,933.16 is: 310,403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,225.13 : 560,583.82 = 224,933.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,225.13/560,583.82 = 224,933.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,225.13x = 560,583.82 × 224,933.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,225.13x = 126,093,888,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,093,888,952.81/406,225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,403.96

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