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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,232.48, 560,593.96 and 224,940.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,232.48, 560,593.96 and 224,940.48 is: 310,414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,232.48 : 560,593.96 = 224,940.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,232.48/560,593.96 = 224,940.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,232.48x = 560,593.96 × 224,940.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,232.48x = 126,100,274,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,100,274,447.50/406,232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,414.06

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