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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,676.32, 871,330.80 and 225,703.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,676.32, 871,330.80 and 225,703.84 is: 338,678.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,676.32 : 871,330.80 = 225,703.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,676.32/871,330.80 = 225,703.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,676.32x = 871,330.80 × 225,703.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,676.32x = 196,662,707,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,662,707,470.27/580,676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,678.71

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