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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,095.60, 618,143.40 and 252,663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,095.60, 618,143.40 and 252,663.30 is: 378,994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,095.60 : 618,143.40 = 252,663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,095.60/618,143.40 = 252,663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,095.60x = 618,143.40 × 252,663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,095.60x = 156,182,151,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,182,151,317.22/412,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,994.95

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