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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,700.62, 570,914.60 and 229,956.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,700.62, 570,914.60 and 229,956.44 is: 317,344.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,700.62 : 570,914.60 = 229,956.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,700.62/570,914.60 = 229,956.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,700.62x = 570,914.60 × 229,956.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,700.62x = 131,285,484,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,285,484,955.67/413,700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,344.19

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