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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,276.71, 577,225.04 and 227,291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,276.71, 577,225.04 and 227,291.13 is: 313,663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,276.71 : 577,225.04 = 227,291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,276.71/577,225.04 = 227,291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,276.71x = 577,225.04 × 227,291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,276.71x = 131,198,130,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,198,130,469.44/418,276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,663.48

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