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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,414.35, 843,617.46 and 225,450.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,414.35, 843,617.46 and 225,450.10 is: 338,173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,414.35 : 843,617.46 = 225,450.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,414.35/843,617.46 = 225,450.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,414.35x = 843,617.46 × 225,450.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,414.35x = 190,193,642,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,193,642,618.71/562,414.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,173.52

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