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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,070.08, 565,883.88 and 240,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,070.08, 565,883.88 and 240,417.20 is: 331,768.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,070.08 : 565,883.88 = 240,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,070.08/565,883.88 = 240,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,070.08x = 565,883.88 × 240,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,070.08x = 136,048,217,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,048,217,954.74/410,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,768.21

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