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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,803.73, 566,905.31 and 229,546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,803.73, 566,905.31 and 229,546.90 is: 316,772.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,803.73 : 566,905.31 = 229,546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,803.73/566,905.31 = 229,546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,803.73x = 566,905.31 × 229,546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,803.73x = 130,131,352,521.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,131,352,521.78/410,803.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,772.57

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