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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,518.40, 572,035.40 and 235,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,518.40, 572,035.40 and 235,670.40 is: 325,225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,518.40 : 572,035.40 = 235,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,518.40/572,035.40 = 235,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,518.40x = 572,035.40 × 235,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,518.40x = 134,811,811,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,811,811,532.16/414,518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,225.16

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