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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,293.12, 566,181.48 and 229,016.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,293.12, 566,181.48 and 229,016.74 is: 316,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,293.12 : 566,181.48 = 229,016.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,293.12/566,181.48 = 229,016.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,293.12x = 566,181.48 × 229,016.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,293.12x = 129,665,036,797.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,665,036,797.98/410,293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,030.25

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