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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,425.46, 592,163.22 and 266,770.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,425.46, 592,163.22 and 266,770.58 is: 400,510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,425.46 : 592,163.22 = 266,770.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,425.46/592,163.22 = 266,770.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,425.46x = 592,163.22 × 266,770.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,425.46x = 157,971,723,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,971,723,693.64/394,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,510.97

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