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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,619.87, 561,136.74 and 225,334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,619.87, 561,136.74 and 225,334.79 is: 310,962.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,619.87 : 561,136.74 = 225,334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,619.87/561,136.74 = 225,334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,619.87x = 561,136.74 × 225,334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,619.87x = 126,443,629,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,443,629,469.19/406,619.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,962.74

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