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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,384.28, 837,092.58 and 225,744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,384.28, 837,092.58 and 225,744.28 is: 338,420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,384.28 : 837,092.58 = 225,744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,384.28/837,092.58 = 225,744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,384.28x = 837,092.58 × 225,744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,384.28x = 188,968,861,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,968,861,765.44/558,384.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,420.81

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