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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,792.12, 571,294.55 and 270,793.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,792.12, 571,294.55 and 270,793.91 is: 373,866.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,792.12 : 571,294.55 = 270,793.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,792.12/571,294.55 = 270,793.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,792.12x = 571,294.55 × 270,793.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,792.12x = 154,703,084,956.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,703,084,956.19/413,792.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,866.68

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