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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,108.80, 867,314.40 and 223,134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,108.80, 867,314.40 and 223,134.40 is: 334,759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,108.80 : 867,314.40 = 223,134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,108.80/867,314.40 = 223,134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,108.80x = 867,314.40 × 223,134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,108.80x = 193,527,678,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,527,678,255.36/578,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,759.96

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