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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,297.58, 565,764.21 and 266,791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,297.58, 565,764.21 and 266,791.50 is: 367,881.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,297.58 : 565,764.21 = 266,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,297.58/565,764.21 = 266,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,297.58x = 565,764.21 × 266,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,297.58x = 150,941,082,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,941,082,232.22/410,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,881.97

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