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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,255.63, 574,433.48 and 225,269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,255.63, 574,433.48 and 225,269.17 is: 310,871.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,255.63 : 574,433.48 = 225,269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,255.63/574,433.48 = 225,269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,255.63x = 574,433.48 × 225,269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,255.63x = 129,402,153,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,402,153,259.81/416,255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,871.84

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