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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,476.49, 560,034.29 and 268,410.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,476.49, 560,034.29 and 268,410.23 is: 369,809.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,476.49 : 560,034.29 = 268,410.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,476.49/560,034.29 = 268,410.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,476.49x = 560,034.29 × 268,410.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,476.49x = 150,318,932,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,318,932,644.82/406,476.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,809.66

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