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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,864.10, 841,296.15 and 228,440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,864.10, 841,296.15 and 228,440.10 is: 342,660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,864.10 : 841,296.15 = 228,440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,864.10/841,296.15 = 228,440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,864.10x = 841,296.15 × 228,440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,864.10x = 192,185,776,635.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,185,776,635.62/560,864.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,660.15

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