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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,409.66, 870,206.24 and 225,124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,409.66, 870,206.24 and 225,124.22 is: 337,527.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,409.66 : 870,206.24 = 225,124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,409.66/870,206.24 = 225,124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,409.66x = 870,206.24 × 225,124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,409.66x = 195,904,501,019.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,904,501,019.13/580,409.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,527.98

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