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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,220.76, 573,004.60 and 224,234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,220.76, 573,004.60 and 224,234.12 is: 309,443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,220.76 : 573,004.60 = 224,234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,220.76/573,004.60 = 224,234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,220.76x = 573,004.60 × 224,234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,220.76x = 128,487,182,236.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,487,182,236.95/415,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,443.06

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