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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,628.85, 570,785.89 and 232,348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,628.85, 570,785.89 and 232,348.42 is: 320,628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,628.85 : 570,785.89 = 232,348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,628.85/570,785.89 = 232,348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,628.85x = 570,785.89 × 232,348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,628.85x = 132,621,195,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,621,195,684.12/413,628.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,628.50

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