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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,967.62, 575,416.31 and 225,980.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,967.62, 575,416.31 and 225,980.96 is: 311,854.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,967.62 : 575,416.31 = 225,980.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,967.62/575,416.31 = 225,980.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,967.62x = 575,416.31 × 225,980.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,967.62x = 130,033,126,126.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,033,126,126.47/416,967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,854.26

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