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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,264.63, 654,746.91 and 225,962.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,264.63, 654,746.91 and 225,962.71 is: 339,125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,264.63 : 654,746.91 = 225,962.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,264.63/654,746.91 = 225,962.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,264.63x = 654,746.91 × 225,962.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,264.63x = 147,948,386,147.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,948,386,147.73/436,264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,125.33

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