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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,059.29, 793,385.84 and 225,260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,059.29, 793,385.84 and 225,260.84 is: 337,804.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,059.29 : 793,385.84 = 225,260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,059.29/793,385.84 = 225,260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,059.29x = 793,385.84 × 225,260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,059.29x = 178,718,755,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,718,755,669.27/529,059.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,804.78

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