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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,550.94, 569,310.02 and 228,788.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,550.94, 569,310.02 and 228,788.44 is: 315,722.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,550.94 : 569,310.02 = 228,788.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,550.94/569,310.02 = 228,788.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,550.94x = 569,310.02 × 228,788.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,550.94x = 130,251,551,352.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,251,551,352.17/412,550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,722.35

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