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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,056.32, 567,264.72 and 229,771.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,056.32, 567,264.72 and 229,771.84 is: 317,089.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,056.32 : 567,264.72 = 229,771.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,056.32/567,264.72 = 229,771.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,056.32x = 567,264.72 × 229,771.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,056.32x = 130,341,458,481.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,341,458,481.49/411,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,089.05

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