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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,651.36, 870,638.04 and 225,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,651.36, 870,638.04 and 225,250.08 is: 337,743.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,651.36 : 870,638.04 = 225,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,651.36/870,638.04 = 225,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,651.36x = 870,638.04 × 225,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,651.36x = 196,111,288,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,111,288,161.04/580,651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,743.61

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