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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,085.12, 565,810.74 and 240,228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,085.12, 565,810.74 and 240,228.12 is: 331,452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,085.12 : 565,810.74 = 240,228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,085.12/565,810.74 = 240,228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,085.12x = 565,810.74 × 240,228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,085.12x = 135,923,650,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,923,650,346.01/410,085.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,452.29

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