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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,722.48, 572,410.36 and 271,399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,722.48, 572,410.36 and 271,399.48 is: 374,592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,722.48 : 572,410.36 = 271,399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,722.48/572,410.36 = 271,399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,722.48x = 572,410.36 × 271,399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,722.48x = 155,351,871,941.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,351,871,941.09/414,722.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,592.36

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