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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,273.26, 560,650.20 and 224,981.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,273.26, 560,650.20 and 224,981.28 is: 310,470.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,273.26 : 560,650.20 = 224,981.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,273.26/560,650.20 = 224,981.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,273.26x = 560,650.20 × 224,981.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,273.26x = 126,135,799,628.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,135,799,628.26/406,273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,470.35

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