Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,856, 620,784 and 118,368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 413,856, 620,784 and 118,368 is: 177,552
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
413,856 : 620,784 = 118,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
413,856/620,784 = 118,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
413,856x = 620,784 × 118,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
413,856x = 73,480,960,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,480,960,512/413,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,552
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