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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,584.81, 561,099.33 and 225,279.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,584.81, 561,099.33 and 225,279.79 is: 310,892.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,584.81 : 561,099.33 = 225,279.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,584.81/561,099.33 = 225,279.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,584.81x = 561,099.33 × 225,279.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,584.81x = 126,404,337,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,404,337,828.79/406,584.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,892.92

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