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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,118.72, 618,178.08 and 225,028.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,118.72, 618,178.08 and 225,028.16 is: 337,542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,118.72 : 618,178.08 = 225,028.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,118.72/618,178.08 = 225,028.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,118.72x = 618,178.08 × 225,028.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,118.72x = 139,107,475,894.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,107,475,894.73/412,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,542.24

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