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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,336.48, 617,259.66 and 372,912.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,336.48, 617,259.66 and 372,912.16 is: 558,242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,336.48 : 617,259.66 = 372,912.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,336.48/617,259.66 = 372,912.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,336.48x = 617,259.66 × 372,912.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,336.48x = 230,183,633,091.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,183,633,091.47/412,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,242.22

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