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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,410.02, 560,850.33 and 225,124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,410.02, 560,850.33 and 225,124.73 is: 310,674.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,410.02 : 560,850.33 = 225,124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,410.02/560,850.33 = 225,124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,410.02x = 560,850.33 × 225,124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,410.02x = 126,261,279,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,261,279,111.66/406,410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,674.62

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