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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,468.16, 566,296.47 and 240,669.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,468.16, 566,296.47 and 240,669.48 is: 332,036.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,468.16 : 566,296.47 = 240,669.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,468.16/566,296.47 = 240,669.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,468.16x = 566,296.47 × 240,669.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,468.16x = 136,290,276,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,290,276,960.74/410,468.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,036.17

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