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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,283.29, 565,744.60 and 266,777.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,283.29, 565,744.60 and 266,777.21 is: 367,862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,283.29 : 565,744.60 = 266,777.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,283.29/565,744.60 = 266,777.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,283.29x = 565,744.60 × 266,777.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,283.29x = 150,927,767,708.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,927,767,708.40/410,283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,862.33

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