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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,112.10, 565,727.25 and 240,313.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,112.10, 565,727.25 and 240,313.42 is: 331,499.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,112.10 : 565,727.25 = 240,313.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,112.10/565,727.25 = 240,313.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,112.10x = 565,727.25 × 240,313.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,112.10x = 135,951,850,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,951,850,234.70/410,112.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,499.24

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