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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,223.56, 575,766.02 and 226,236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,223.56, 575,766.02 and 226,236.95 is: 312,205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,223.56 : 575,766.02 = 226,236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,223.56/575,766.02 = 226,236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,223.56x = 575,766.02 × 226,236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,223.56x = 130,259,548,124.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,259,548,124.32/417,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,205.64

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