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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,621.72, 561,150.27 and 225,316.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,621.72, 561,150.27 and 225,316.69 is: 310,943.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,621.72 : 561,150.27 = 225,316.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,621.72/561,150.27 = 225,316.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,621.72x = 561,150.27 × 225,316.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,621.72x = 126,436,521,429.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,436,521,429.01/406,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,943.85

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