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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,995.12, 567,162.60 and 229,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,995.12, 567,162.60 and 229,708.56 is: 316,991.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,995.12 : 567,162.60 = 229,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,995.12/567,162.60 = 229,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,995.12x = 567,162.60 × 229,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,995.12x = 130,282,104,131.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,282,104,131.86/410,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,991.85

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