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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,274.78, 573,096.84 and 231,513.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,274.78, 573,096.84 and 231,513.30 is: 319,498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,274.78 : 573,096.84 = 231,513.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,274.78/573,096.84 = 231,513.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,274.78x = 573,096.84 × 231,513.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,274.78x = 132,679,540,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,679,540,647.97/415,274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,498.19

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