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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,252.29, 570,216.09 and 231,971.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,252.29, 570,216.09 and 231,971.86 is: 320,080.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,252.29 : 570,216.09 = 231,971.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,252.29/570,216.09 = 231,971.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,252.29x = 570,216.09 × 231,971.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,252.29x = 132,274,086,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,274,086,999.23/413,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,080.71

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