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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,641.35, 870,623.04 and 225,240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,641.35, 870,623.04 and 225,240.08 is: 337,728.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,641.35 : 870,623.04 = 225,240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,641.35/870,623.04 = 225,240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,641.35x = 870,623.04 × 225,240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,641.35x = 196,099,203,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,099,203,179.44/580,641.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,728.62

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