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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,843.20, 655,286.40 and 226,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,843.20, 655,286.40 and 226,891.20 is: 340,348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,843.20 : 655,286.40 = 226,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,843.20/655,286.40 = 226,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,843.20x = 655,286.40 × 226,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,843.20x = 148,678,717,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,678,717,639.68/436,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,348.02

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