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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,190.31, 843,297.76 and 225,389.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,190.31, 843,297.76 and 225,389.58 is: 338,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,190.31 : 843,297.76 = 225,389.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,190.31/843,297.76 = 225,389.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,190.31x = 843,297.76 × 225,389.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,190.31x = 190,070,527,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,070,527,941.34/562,190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,089.30

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