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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,742.59, 577,836.33 and 227,751.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,742.59, 577,836.33 and 227,751.88 is: 314,282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,742.59 : 577,836.33 = 227,751.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,742.59/577,836.33 = 227,751.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,742.59x = 577,836.33 × 227,751.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,742.59x = 131,603,310,489.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,603,310,489.80/418,742.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,282.12

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