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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,239.58, 570,226.80 and 231,971.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,239.58, 570,226.80 and 231,971.48 is: 320,096.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,239.58 : 570,226.80 = 231,971.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,239.58/570,226.80 = 231,971.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,239.58x = 570,226.80 × 231,971.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,239.58x = 132,276,354,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,276,354,731.66/413,239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,096.04

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