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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,786.97, 843,310.15 and 225,062.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,786.97, 843,310.15 and 225,062.35 is: 337,845.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,786.97 : 843,310.15 = 225,062.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,786.97/843,310.15 = 225,062.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,786.97x = 843,310.15 × 225,062.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,786.97x = 189,797,364,137.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,797,364,137.85/561,786.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,845.79

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