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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,869.67, 571,315.50 and 360,397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,869.67, 571,315.50 and 360,397.08 is: 496,301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,869.67 : 571,315.50 = 360,397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,869.67/571,315.50 = 360,397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,869.67x = 571,315.50 × 360,397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,869.67x = 205,900,437,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,900,437,958.74/414,869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,301.50

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