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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,445.52, 560,894.72 and 225,169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,445.52, 560,894.72 and 225,169.22 is: 310,733.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,445.52 : 560,894.72 = 225,169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,445.52/560,894.72 = 225,169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,445.52x = 560,894.72 × 225,169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,445.52x = 126,296,226,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,296,226,604.52/406,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,733.47

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