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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,524.07, 561,007.68 and 225,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,524.07, 561,007.68 and 225,238.84 is: 310,832.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,524.07 : 561,007.68 = 225,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,524.07/561,007.68 = 225,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,524.07x = 561,007.68 × 225,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,524.07x = 126,360,717,671.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,360,717,671.77/406,524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,832.07

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