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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,838.88, 571,079.26 and 241,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,838.88, 571,079.26 and 241,772.80 is: 333,635.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,838.88 : 571,079.26 = 241,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,838.88/571,079.26 = 241,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,838.88x = 571,079.26 × 241,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,838.88x = 138,071,431,712.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,071,431,712.13/413,838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,635.72

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