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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,273.59, 577,220.73 and 227,288.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,273.59, 577,220.73 and 227,288.01 is: 313,659.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,273.59 : 577,220.73 = 227,288.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,273.59/577,220.73 = 227,288.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,273.59x = 577,220.73 × 227,288.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,273.59x = 131,195,351,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,195,351,052.45/418,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,659.18

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