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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,150.12, 566,006.40 and 228,851.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,150.12, 566,006.40 and 228,851.12 is: 315,814.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,150.12 : 566,006.40 = 228,851.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,150.12/566,006.40 = 228,851.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,150.12x = 566,006.40 × 228,851.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,150.12x = 129,531,198,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,531,198,567.17/410,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,814.12

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