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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,352.37, 560,741.64 and 225,053.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,352.37, 560,741.64 and 225,053.49 is: 310,560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,352.37 : 560,741.64 = 225,053.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,352.37/560,741.64 = 225,053.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,352.37x = 560,741.64 × 225,053.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,352.37x = 126,196,861,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,196,861,174.98/406,352.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,560.17

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