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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,958.32, 570,082.72 and 276,942.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,958.32, 570,082.72 and 276,942.72 is: 382,315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,958.32 : 570,082.72 = 276,942.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,958.32/570,082.72 = 276,942.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,958.32x = 570,082.72 × 276,942.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,958.32x = 157,880,259,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,880,259,101.80/412,958.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,315.24

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