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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,630.08, 569,431.05 and 240,666.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,630.08, 569,431.05 and 240,666.78 is: 332,121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,630.08 : 569,431.05 = 240,666.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,630.08/569,431.05 = 240,666.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,630.08x = 569,431.05 × 240,666.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,630.08x = 137,043,137,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,043,137,235.52/412,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,121.05

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