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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,719.70, 611,579.55 and 266,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,719.70, 611,579.55 and 266,002.10 is: 399,003.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,719.70 : 611,579.55 = 266,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,719.70/611,579.55 = 266,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,719.70x = 611,579.55 × 266,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,719.70x = 162,681,444,617.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,681,444,617.06/407,719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,003.15

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