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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,741.13, 575,127.54 and 235,481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,741.13, 575,127.54 and 235,481.22 is: 324,978.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,741.13 : 575,127.54 = 235,481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,741.13/575,127.54 = 235,481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,741.13x = 575,127.54 × 235,481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,741.13x = 135,431,734,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,431,734,774.80/416,741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,978.09

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