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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,031.02, 573,940.46 and 243,861.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,031.02, 573,940.46 and 243,861.72 is: 336,422.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,031.02 : 573,940.46 = 243,861.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,031.02/573,940.46 = 243,861.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,031.02x = 573,940.46 × 243,861.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,031.02x = 139,962,107,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,962,107,753.19/416,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,422.29

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