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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,266.13, 574,448.28 and 225,281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,266.13, 574,448.28 and 225,281.63 is: 310,889.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,266.13 : 574,448.28 = 225,281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,266.13/574,448.28 = 225,281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,266.13x = 574,448.28 × 225,281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,266.13x = 129,412,644,869.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,412,644,869.10/416,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,889.20

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