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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,347.06, 573,179.25 and 224,360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,347.06, 573,179.25 and 224,360.45 is: 309,617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,347.06 : 573,179.25 = 224,360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,347.06/573,179.25 = 224,360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,347.06x = 573,179.25 × 224,360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,347.06x = 128,598,754,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,598,754,460.66/415,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,617.59

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