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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,374.98, 569,048.73 and 228,611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,374.98, 569,048.73 and 228,611.73 is: 315,468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,374.98 : 569,048.73 = 228,611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,374.98/569,048.73 = 228,611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,374.98x = 569,048.73 × 228,611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,374.98x = 130,091,215,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,091,215,896.24/412,374.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,468.25

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