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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,035.40, 565,849.50 and 226,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,035.40, 565,849.50 and 226,269.68 is: 312,252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,035.40 : 565,849.50 = 226,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,035.40/565,849.50 = 226,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,035.40x = 565,849.50 × 226,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,035.40x = 128,034,585,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,034,585,293.16/410,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,252.52

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