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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,798.70, 575,182.77 and 225,812.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,798.70, 575,182.77 and 225,812.09 is: 311,620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,798.70 : 575,182.77 = 225,812.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,798.70/575,182.77 = 225,812.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,798.70x = 575,182.77 × 225,812.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,798.70x = 129,883,223,425.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,883,223,425.69/416,798.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,620.99

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