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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,546.92, 573,430.02 and 241,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,546.92, 573,430.02 and 241,103.60 is: 332,708.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,546.92 : 573,430.02 = 241,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,546.92/573,430.02 = 241,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,546.92x = 573,430.02 × 241,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,546.92x = 138,256,044,949.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,256,044,949.93/415,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,708.63

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