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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,958.68, 571,437.99 and 360,486.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,958.68, 571,437.99 and 360,486.18 is: 496,424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,958.68 : 571,437.99 = 360,486.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,958.68/571,437.99 = 360,486.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,958.68x = 571,437.99 × 360,486.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,958.68x = 205,995,498,121.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,995,498,121.98/414,958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,424.12

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