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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,352.43, 571,802.20 and 230,587.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,352.43, 571,802.20 and 230,587.89 is: 318,208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,352.43 : 571,802.20 = 230,587.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,352.43/571,802.20 = 230,587.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,352.43x = 571,802.20 × 230,587.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,352.43x = 131,850,662,795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,850,662,795.36/414,352.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,208.98

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