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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,474.68, 628,039.47 and 226,658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,474.68, 628,039.47 and 226,658.28 is: 339,353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,474.68 : 628,039.47 = 226,658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,474.68/628,039.47 = 226,658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,474.68x = 628,039.47 × 226,658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,474.68x = 142,350,349,247.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,350,349,247.43/419,474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,353.85

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