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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,726.13, 842,570.74 and 224,676.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,726.13, 842,570.74 and 224,676.27 is: 337,007.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,726.13 : 842,570.74 = 224,676.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,726.13/842,570.74 = 224,676.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,726.13x = 842,570.74 × 224,676.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,726.13x = 189,305,651,074.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,305,651,074.34/561,726.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,007.02

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