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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,932.20, 655,419.90 and 226,980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,932.20, 655,419.90 and 226,980.20 is: 340,481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,932.20 : 655,419.90 = 226,980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,932.20/655,419.90 = 226,980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,932.20x = 655,419.90 × 226,980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,932.20x = 148,767,339,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,767,339,985.98/436,932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,481.52

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