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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,941.73, 573,999.58 and 224,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,941.73, 573,999.58 and 224,955.12 is: 310,438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,941.73 : 573,999.58 = 224,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,941.73/573,999.58 = 224,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,941.73x = 573,999.58 × 224,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,941.73x = 129,124,143,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,124,143,674.72/415,941.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,438.06

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