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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,287.42, 618,515.58 and 287,069.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,287.42, 618,515.58 and 287,069.98 is: 429,621.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,287.42 : 618,515.58 = 287,069.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,287.42/618,515.58 = 287,069.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,287.42x = 618,515.58 × 287,069.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,287.42x = 177,557,255,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,557,255,180.29/413,287.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,621.73

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