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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,868.52, 561,477.56 and 225,575.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,868.52, 561,477.56 and 225,575.82 is: 311,294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,868.52 : 561,477.56 = 225,575.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,868.52/561,477.56 = 225,575.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,868.52x = 561,477.56 × 225,575.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,868.52x = 126,655,761,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,655,761,008.60/406,868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,294.08

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