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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,237.56, 560,607.48 and 224,949.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,237.56, 560,607.48 and 224,949.48 is: 310,430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,237.56 : 560,607.48 = 224,949.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,237.56/560,607.48 = 224,949.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,237.56x = 560,607.48 × 224,949.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,237.56x = 126,108,359,007.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,108,359,007.83/406,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,430.08

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