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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,269.20, 618,721.20 and 254,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,269.20, 618,721.20 and 254,428.20 is: 380,914.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,269.20 : 618,721.20 = 254,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,269.20/618,721.20 = 254,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,269.20x = 618,721.20 × 254,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,269.20x = 157,420,121,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,420,121,217.84/413,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,914.24

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