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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,602.87, 570,759.52 and 229,840.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,602.87, 570,759.52 and 229,840.82 is: 317,173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,602.87 : 570,759.52 = 229,840.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,602.87/570,759.52 = 229,840.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,602.87x = 570,759.52 × 229,840.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,602.87x = 131,183,833,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,183,833,245.81/413,602.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,173.42

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