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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,475.28, 569,206.40 and 240,382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,475.28, 569,206.40 and 240,382.27 is: 331,722.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,475.28 : 569,206.40 = 240,382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,475.28/569,206.40 = 240,382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,475.28x = 569,206.40 × 240,382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,475.28x = 136,827,126,530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,827,126,530.53/412,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,722.00

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