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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,608.94, 570,767.88 and 229,846.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,608.94, 570,767.88 and 229,846.89 is: 317,181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,608.94 : 570,767.88 = 229,846.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,608.94/570,767.88 = 229,846.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,608.94x = 570,767.88 × 229,846.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,608.94x = 131,189,222,129.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,189,222,129.89/413,608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,181.79

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