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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,249.60, 575,804.76 and 226,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,249.60, 575,804.76 and 226,262.94 is: 312,243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,249.60 : 575,804.76 = 226,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,249.60/575,804.76 = 226,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,249.60x = 575,804.76 × 226,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,249.60x = 130,283,278,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,283,278,712.08/417,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,243.03

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