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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,708.72, 570,975.58 and 232,434.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,708.72, 570,975.58 and 232,434.66 is: 320,792.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,708.72 : 570,975.58 = 232,434.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,708.72/570,975.58 = 232,434.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,708.72x = 570,975.58 × 232,434.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,708.72x = 132,714,517,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,714,517,237.31/413,708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,792.17

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