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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,797.16, 569,132.73 and 267,345.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,797.16, 569,132.73 and 267,345.97 is: 368,595.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,797.16 : 569,132.73 = 267,345.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,797.16/569,132.73 = 267,345.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,797.16x = 569,132.73 × 267,345.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,797.16x = 152,155,340,337.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,155,340,337.77/412,797.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,595.90

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