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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,036.64, 574,129.92 and 225,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,036.64, 574,129.92 and 225,049.44 is: 310,567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,036.64 : 574,129.92 = 225,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,036.64/574,129.92 = 225,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,036.64x = 574,129.92 × 225,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,036.64x = 129,207,616,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,207,616,983.25/416,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,567.88

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