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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,957.92, 575,400.48 and 225,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,957.92, 575,400.48 and 225,976 is: 311,846.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,957.92 : 575,400.48 = 225,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,957.92/575,400.48 = 225,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,957.92x = 575,400.48 × 225,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,957.92x = 130,026,698,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,026,698,868.48/416,957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,846.09

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