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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,268.64, 654,752.92 and 225,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,268.64, 654,752.92 and 225,966.72 is: 339,131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,268.64 : 654,752.92 = 225,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,268.64/654,752.92 = 225,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,268.64x = 654,752.92 × 225,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,268.64x = 147,952,369,742.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,952,369,742.82/436,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,131.34

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