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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,435.56, 560,873.70 and 225,146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,435.56, 560,873.70 and 225,146.93 is: 310,698.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,435.56 : 560,873.70 = 225,146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,435.56/560,873.70 = 225,146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,435.56x = 560,873.70 × 225,146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,435.56x = 126,278,988,868.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,278,988,868.37/406,435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,698.68

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