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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,281.04, 565,741.50 and 266,774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,281.04, 565,741.50 and 266,774.96 is: 367,859.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,281.04 : 565,741.50 = 266,774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,281.04/565,741.50 = 266,774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,281.04x = 565,741.50 × 266,774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,281.04x = 150,925,666,446.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,925,666,446.79/410,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,859.23

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