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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,328.59, 573,153.80 and 224,342.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,328.59, 573,153.80 and 224,342.13 is: 309,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,328.59 : 573,153.80 = 224,342.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,328.59/573,153.80 = 224,342.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,328.59x = 573,153.80 × 224,342.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,328.59x = 128,582,544,309.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,582,544,309.59/415,328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,592.33

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