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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,706.64, 573,670.92 and 231,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,706.64, 573,670.92 and 231,946.80 is: 320,084.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,706.64 : 573,670.92 = 231,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,706.64/573,670.92 = 231,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,706.64x = 573,670.92 × 231,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,706.64x = 133,061,134,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,061,134,147.06/415,706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,084.22

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