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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,726.28, 570,907.27 and 232,423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,726.28, 570,907.27 and 232,423.98 is: 320,725.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,726.28 : 570,907.27 = 232,423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,726.28/570,907.27 = 232,423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,726.28x = 570,907.27 × 232,423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,726.28x = 132,692,539,904.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,692,539,904.34/413,726.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,725.43

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