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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,397.52, 560,833.07 and 225,112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,397.52, 560,833.07 and 225,112.23 is: 310,657.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,397.52 : 560,833.07 = 225,112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,397.52/560,833.07 = 225,112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,397.52x = 560,833.07 × 225,112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,397.52x = 126,250,381,919.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,250,381,919.89/406,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,657.36

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