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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,452.40, 621,985.80 and 274,164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,452.40, 621,985.80 and 274,164.40 is: 411,449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,452.40 : 621,985.80 = 274,164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,452.40/621,985.80 = 274,164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,452.40x = 621,985.80 × 274,164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,452.40x = 170,526,363,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,526,363,665.52/414,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,449.82

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