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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,117.80, 654,176.70 and 225,820.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,117.80, 654,176.70 and 225,820.20 is: 338,730.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,117.80 : 654,176.70 = 225,820.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,117.80/654,176.70 = 225,820.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,117.80x = 654,176.70 × 225,820.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,117.80x = 147,726,313,229.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,726,313,229.34/436,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,730.30

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