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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,330.91, 573,156.86 and 224,344.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,330.91, 573,156.86 and 224,344.29 is: 309,595.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,330.91 : 573,156.86 = 224,344.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,330.91/573,156.86 = 224,344.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,330.91x = 573,156.86 × 224,344.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,330.91x = 128,584,467,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,584,467,693.61/415,330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,595.23

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