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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,646.85, 870,631.29 and 225,245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,646.85, 870,631.29 and 225,245.58 is: 337,736.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,646.85 : 870,631.29 = 225,245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,646.85/870,631.29 = 225,245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,646.85x = 870,631.29 × 225,245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,646.85x = 196,105,849,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,105,849,882.20/580,646.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,736.87

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