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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,499.46, 572,030.26 and 244,729.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,499.46, 572,030.26 and 244,729.94 is: 337,739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,499.46 : 572,030.26 = 244,729.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,499.46/572,030.26 = 244,729.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,499.46x = 572,030.26 × 244,729.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,499.46x = 139,992,931,207.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,992,931,207.98/414,499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,739.72

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