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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,034.25, 569,997.09 and 231,759.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,034.25, 569,997.09 and 231,759.59 is: 319,833.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,034.25 : 569,997.09 = 231,759.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,034.25/569,997.09 = 231,759.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,034.25x = 569,997.09 × 231,759.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,034.25x = 132,102,291,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,102,291,879.59/413,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,833.75

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