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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,855.20, 655,304.40 and 226,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,855.20, 655,304.40 and 226,903.20 is: 340,366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,855.20 : 655,304.40 = 226,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,855.20/655,304.40 = 226,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,855.20x = 655,304.40 × 226,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,855.20x = 148,690,665,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,690,665,334.08/436,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,366.02

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