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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,131.16, 571,493.46 and 230,368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,131.16, 571,493.46 and 230,368.82 is: 317,904.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,131.16 : 571,493.46 = 230,368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,131.16/571,493.46 = 230,368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,131.16x = 571,493.46 × 230,368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,131.16x = 131,654,274,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,654,274,260.89/414,131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,904.78

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