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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,946.68, 571,203.42 and 252,840.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,946.68, 571,203.42 and 252,840.92 is: 348,894.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,946.68 : 571,203.42 = 252,840.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,946.68/571,203.42 = 252,840.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,946.68x = 571,203.42 × 252,840.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,946.68x = 144,423,598,219.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,423,598,219.95/413,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,894.21

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