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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,377.06, 569,071.08 and 240,284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,377.06, 569,071.08 and 240,284.28 is: 331,586.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,377.06 : 569,071.08 = 240,284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,377.06/569,071.08 = 240,284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,377.06x = 569,071.08 × 240,284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,377.06x = 136,738,834,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,738,834,726.62/412,377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,586.91

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