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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,463.91, 566,290.60 and 240,665.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,463.91, 566,290.60 and 240,665.23 is: 332,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,463.91 : 566,290.60 = 240,665.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,463.91/566,290.60 = 240,665.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,463.91x = 566,290.60 × 240,665.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,463.91x = 136,286,457,495.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,286,457,495.84/410,463.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,030.31

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