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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,773.28, 571,007.64 and 232,485.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,773.28, 571,007.64 and 232,485.09 is: 320,829.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,773.28 : 571,007.64 = 232,485.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,773.28/571,007.64 = 232,485.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,773.28x = 571,007.64 × 232,485.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,773.28x = 132,750,762,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,750,762,576.09/413,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,829.71

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