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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,567.80, 899,006.10 and 225,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,567.80, 899,006.10 and 225,628.60 is: 338,312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,567.80 : 899,006.10 = 225,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,567.80/899,006.10 = 225,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,567.80x = 899,006.10 × 225,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,567.80x = 202,841,487,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,841,487,734.46/599,567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,312.84

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