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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,288.69, 565,751.98 and 266,782.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,288.69, 565,751.98 and 266,782.61 is: 367,869.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,288.69 : 565,751.98 = 266,782.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,288.69/565,751.98 = 266,782.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,288.69x = 565,751.98 × 266,782.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,288.69x = 150,932,789,837.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,932,789,837.07/410,288.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,869.73

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