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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,818.02, 561,408.80 and 225,529.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,818.02, 561,408.80 and 225,529.49 is: 311,230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,818.02 : 561,408.80 = 225,529.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,818.02/561,408.80 = 225,529.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,818.02x = 561,408.80 × 225,529.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,818.02x = 126,614,236,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,614,236,410.82/406,818.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,230.65

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