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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,493.46, 572,021.97 and 244,723.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,493.46, 572,021.97 and 244,723.94 is: 337,731.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,493.46 : 572,021.97 = 244,723.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,493.46/572,021.97 = 244,723.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,493.46x = 572,021.97 × 244,723.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,493.46x = 139,987,470,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,987,470,264.96/414,493.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,731.43

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