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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,443.73, 569,171.58 and 231,155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,443.73, 569,171.58 and 231,155.61 is: 318,994.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,443.73 : 569,171.58 = 231,155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,443.73/569,171.58 = 231,155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,443.73x = 569,171.58 × 231,155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,443.73x = 131,567,203,769.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,567,203,769.56/412,443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,994.31

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