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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,254.06, 573,050.64 and 224,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,254.06, 573,050.64 and 224,267.40 is: 309,489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,254.06 : 573,050.64 = 224,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,254.06/573,050.64 = 224,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,254.06x = 573,050.64 × 224,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,254.06x = 128,516,577,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,516,577,101.14/415,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,489.03

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