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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,437.81, 573,304.47 and 224,451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,437.81, 573,304.47 and 224,451.15 is: 309,742.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,437.81 : 573,304.47 = 224,451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,437.81/573,304.47 = 224,451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,437.81x = 573,304.47 × 224,451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,437.81x = 128,678,847,591.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,678,847,591.64/415,437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,742.74

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