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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,061.60, 864,092.40 and 225,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,061.60, 864,092.40 and 225,853.60 is: 338,780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,061.60 : 864,092.40 = 225,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,061.60/864,092.40 = 225,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,061.60x = 864,092.40 × 225,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,061.60x = 195,158,379,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,158,379,272.64/576,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,780.40

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