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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,166.23, 571,596.45 and 230,422.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,166.23, 571,596.45 and 230,422.98 is: 318,009.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,166.23 : 571,596.45 = 230,422.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,166.23/571,596.45 = 230,422.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,166.23x = 571,596.45 × 230,422.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,166.23x = 131,708,957,366.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,708,957,366.42/414,166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,009.89

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