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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,772.89, 570,990.68 and 232,492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,772.89, 570,990.68 and 232,492.46 is: 320,830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,772.89 : 570,990.68 = 232,492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,772.89/570,990.68 = 232,492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,772.89x = 570,990.68 × 232,492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,772.89x = 132,751,024,684.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,751,024,684.70/413,772.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,830.65

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