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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,158.98, 574,295.31 and 225,168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,158.98, 574,295.31 and 225,168.18 is: 310,729.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,158.98 : 574,295.31 = 225,168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,158.98/574,295.31 = 225,168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,158.98x = 574,295.31 × 225,168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,158.98x = 129,313,029,735.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,313,029,735.24/416,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,729.88

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