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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,049.76, 574,146.96 and 225,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,049.76, 574,146.96 and 225,062.68 is: 310,585.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,049.76 : 574,146.96 = 225,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,049.76/574,146.96 = 225,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,049.76x = 574,146.96 × 225,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,049.76x = 129,219,053,531.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,219,053,531.45/416,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,585.57

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