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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,957.08, 567,118.92 and 229,668.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,957.08, 567,118.92 and 229,668.88 is: 316,942.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,957.08 : 567,118.92 = 229,668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,957.08/567,118.92 = 229,668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,957.08x = 567,118.92 × 229,668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,957.08x = 130,249,567,183.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,249,567,183.21/410,957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,942.02

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