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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,396.90, 621,230.85 and 280,844.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,396.90, 621,230.85 and 280,844.10 is: 421,019.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,396.90 : 621,230.85 = 280,844.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,396.90/621,230.85 = 280,844.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,396.90x = 621,230.85 × 280,844.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,396.90x = 174,469,018,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,469,018,960.49/414,396.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,019.12

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