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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,255.67, 577,196.48 and 227,269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,255.67, 577,196.48 and 227,269.07 is: 313,633.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,255.67 : 577,196.48 = 227,269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,255.67/577,196.48 = 227,269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,255.67x = 577,196.48 × 227,269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,255.67x = 131,178,903,194.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,178,903,194.55/418,255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,633.29

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