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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,261.64, 577,204.72 and 227,275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,261.64, 577,204.72 and 227,275.03 is: 313,641.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,261.64 : 577,204.72 = 227,275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,261.64/577,204.72 = 227,275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,261.64x = 577,204.72 × 227,275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,261.64x = 131,184,220,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,184,220,054.14/418,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,641.53

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