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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,221.76, 573,005.98 and 224,235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,221.76, 573,005.98 and 224,235.12 is: 309,444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,221.76 : 573,005.98 = 224,235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,221.76/573,005.98 = 224,235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,221.76x = 573,005.98 × 224,235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,221.76x = 128,488,064,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,488,064,686.02/415,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,444.44

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