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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,022.60, 864,033.90 and 225,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,022.60, 864,033.90 and 225,814.60 is: 338,721.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,022.60 : 864,033.90 = 225,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,022.60/864,033.90 = 225,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,022.60x = 864,033.90 × 225,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,022.60x = 195,111,469,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,111,469,514.94/576,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,721.90

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