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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,348.59, 573,181.31 and 224,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,348.59, 573,181.31 and 224,362.04 is: 309,619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,348.59 : 573,181.31 = 224,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,348.59/573,181.31 = 224,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,348.59x = 573,181.31 × 224,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,348.59x = 128,600,125,696.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,600,125,696.47/415,348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,619.75

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