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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,854.20, 655,302.90 and 226,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,854.20, 655,302.90 and 226,902.20 is: 340,364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,854.20 : 655,302.90 = 226,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,854.20/655,302.90 = 226,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,854.20x = 655,302.90 × 226,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,854.20x = 148,689,669,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,689,669,676.38/436,854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,364.52

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