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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,414.67, 843,617.93 and 225,450.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,414.67, 843,617.93 and 225,450.41 is: 338,173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,414.67 : 843,617.93 = 225,450.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,414.67/843,617.93 = 225,450.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,414.67x = 843,617.93 × 225,450.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,414.67x = 190,194,008,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,194,008,201.85/562,414.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,173.98

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