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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,388.48, 569,069.16 and 242,589.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,388.48, 569,069.16 and 242,589.80 is: 334,758.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,388.48 : 569,069.16 = 242,589.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,388.48/569,069.16 = 242,589.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,388.48x = 569,069.16 × 242,589.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,388.48x = 138,050,373,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,050,373,710.57/412,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,758.07

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