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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,521.16, 569,314.02 and 231,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,521.16, 569,314.02 and 231,230.20 is: 319,117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,521.16 : 569,314.02 = 231,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,521.16/569,314.02 = 231,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,521.16x = 569,314.02 × 231,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,521.16x = 131,642,594,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,642,594,707.40/412,521.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,117.19

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