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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,552.94, 561,035.70 and 225,264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,552.94, 561,035.70 and 225,264.22 is: 310,860.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,552.94 : 561,035.70 = 225,264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,552.94/561,035.70 = 225,264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,552.94x = 561,035.70 × 225,264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,552.94x = 126,381,269,352.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,381,269,352.65/406,552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,860.55

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