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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,598.78, 570,620.97 and 270,442.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,598.78, 570,620.97 and 270,442.62 is: 373,115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,598.78 : 570,620.97 = 270,442.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,598.78/570,620.97 = 270,442.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,598.78x = 570,620.97 × 270,442.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,598.78x = 154,320,230,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,320,230,153.74/413,598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,115.78

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