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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,727.98, 569,593.83 and 229,026.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,727.98, 569,593.83 and 229,026.64 is: 316,072.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,727.98 : 569,593.83 = 229,026.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,727.98/569,593.83 = 229,026.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,727.98x = 569,593.83 × 229,026.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,727.98x = 130,452,161,049.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,452,161,049.63/412,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,072.98

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