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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,674.19, 566,724.39 and 229,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,674.19, 566,724.39 and 229,388.72 is: 316,553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,674.19 : 566,724.39 = 229,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,674.19/566,724.39 = 229,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,674.19x = 566,724.39 × 229,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,674.19x = 130,000,182,414.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,000,182,414.88/410,674.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,553.09

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