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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,661.57, 574,993.89 and 225,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,661.57, 574,993.89 and 225,675 is: 311,432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,661.57 : 574,993.89 = 225,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,661.57/574,993.89 = 225,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,661.57x = 574,993.89 × 225,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,661.57x = 129,761,746,125.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,761,746,125.75/416,661.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,432.00

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