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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,270.24, 620,974.44 and 281,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,270.24, 620,974.44 and 281,161.32 is: 421,449.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,270.24 : 620,974.44 = 281,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,270.24/620,974.44 = 281,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,270.24x = 620,974.44 × 281,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,270.24x = 174,593,993,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,593,993,236.66/414,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,449.52

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