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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,285.42, 565,747.52 and 266,779.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,285.42, 565,747.52 and 266,779.34 is: 367,865.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,285.42 : 565,747.52 = 266,779.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,285.42/565,747.52 = 266,779.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,285.42x = 565,747.52 × 266,779.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,285.42x = 150,929,749,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,929,749,992.24/410,285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,865.25

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