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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,464.91, 566,291.98 and 240,666.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,464.91, 566,291.98 and 240,666.23 is: 332,031.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,464.91 : 566,291.98 = 240,666.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,464.91/566,291.98 = 240,666.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,464.91x = 566,291.98 × 240,666.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,464.91x = 136,287,355,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,287,355,905.84/410,464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,031.69

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