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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,267.63, 654,751.41 and 225,965.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,267.63, 654,751.41 and 225,965.71 is: 339,129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,267.63 : 654,751.41 = 225,965.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,267.63/654,751.41 = 225,965.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,267.63x = 654,751.41 × 225,965.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,267.63x = 147,951,367,234.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,951,367,234.15/436,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,129.83

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