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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,492.96, 572,021.28 and 244,723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,492.96, 572,021.28 and 244,723.44 is: 337,730.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,492.96 : 572,021.28 = 244,723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,492.96/572,021.28 = 244,723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,492.96x = 572,021.28 × 244,723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,492.96x = 139,987,015,394.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,987,015,394.80/414,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,730.74

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