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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,814.55, 569,690.19 and 240,727.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,814.55, 569,690.19 and 240,727.72 is: 332,207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,814.55 : 569,690.19 = 240,727.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,814.55/569,690.19 = 240,727.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,814.55x = 569,690.19 × 240,727.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,814.55x = 137,140,221,114.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,140,221,114.22/412,814.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,207.82

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