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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,469.16, 566,297.85 and 240,670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,469.16, 566,297.85 and 240,670.48 is: 332,037.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,469.16 : 566,297.85 = 240,670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,469.16/566,297.85 = 240,670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,469.16x = 566,297.85 × 240,670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,469.16x = 136,291,175,382.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,291,175,382.47/410,469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,037.55

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