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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,266.63, 574,448.97 and 225,282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,266.63, 574,448.97 and 225,282.13 is: 310,889.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,266.63 : 574,448.97 = 225,282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,266.63/574,448.97 = 225,282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,266.63x = 574,448.97 × 225,282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,266.63x = 129,413,087,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,413,087,537.91/416,266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,889.89

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