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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,244.52, 654,716.70 and 225,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,244.52, 654,716.70 and 225,942.60 is: 339,095.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,244.52 : 654,716.70 = 225,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,244.52/654,716.70 = 225,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,244.52x = 654,716.70 × 225,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,244.52x = 147,928,393,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,928,393,461.42/436,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,095.13

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