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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,552.44, 871,160.28 and 225,520.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,552.44, 871,160.28 and 225,520.24 is: 338,409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,552.44 : 871,160.28 = 225,520.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,552.44/871,160.28 = 225,520.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,552.44x = 871,160.28 × 225,520.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,552.44x = 196,464,275,424.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,464,275,424.07/580,552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,409.18

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