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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,254.28, 560,623.99 and 224,962.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,254.28, 560,623.99 and 224,962.31 is: 310,444.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,254.28 : 560,623.99 = 224,962.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,254.28/560,623.99 = 224,962.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,254.28x = 560,623.99 × 224,962.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,254.28x = 126,119,267,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,119,267,831.82/406,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,444.16

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