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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,613.34, 794,235.93 and 225,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,613.34, 794,235.93 and 225,995.24 is: 338,914.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,613.34 : 794,235.93 = 225,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,613.34/794,235.93 = 225,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,613.34x = 794,235.93 × 225,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,613.34x = 179,493,539,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,493,539,792.52/529,613.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,914.31

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