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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,250.06, 573,045.10 and 224,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,250.06, 573,045.10 and 224,263.40 is: 309,483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,250.06 : 573,045.10 = 224,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,250.06/573,045.10 = 224,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,250.06x = 573,045.10 × 224,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,250.06x = 128,513,042,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,513,042,479.34/415,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,483.50

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