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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,255.38, 654,733.04 and 225,953.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,255.38, 654,733.04 and 225,953.46 is: 339,111.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,255.38 : 654,733.04 = 225,953.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,255.38/654,733.04 = 225,953.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,255.38x = 654,733.04 × 225,953.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,255.38x = 147,939,194,634.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,939,194,634.55/436,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,111.45

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