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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,284.42, 565,746.14 and 266,778.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,284.42, 565,746.14 and 266,778.34 is: 367,863.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,284.42 : 565,746.14 = 266,778.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,284.42/565,746.14 = 266,778.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,284.42x = 565,746.14 × 266,778.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,284.42x = 150,928,815,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,928,815,343.19/410,284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,863.87

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