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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,643.93, 617,059.35 and 221,249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,643.93, 617,059.35 and 221,249.73 is: 332,463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,643.93 : 617,059.35 = 221,249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,643.93/617,059.35 = 221,249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,643.93x = 617,059.35 × 221,249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,643.93x = 136,524,214,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,524,214,581.48/410,643.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,463.73

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