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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,657.56, 722,723.74 and 225,507.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,657.56, 722,723.74 and 225,507.45 is: 338,372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,657.56 : 722,723.74 = 225,507.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,657.56/722,723.74 = 225,507.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,657.56x = 722,723.74 × 225,507.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,657.56x = 162,979,585,742.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,979,585,742.99/481,657.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,372.32

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