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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,248.64, 573,043.08 and 224,262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,248.64, 573,043.08 and 224,262.04 is: 309,481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,248.64 : 573,043.08 = 224,262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,248.64/573,043.08 = 224,262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,248.64x = 573,043.08 × 224,262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,248.64x = 128,511,810,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,511,810,128.68/415,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,481.59

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