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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,983.02, 622,631.40 and 162,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,983.02, 622,631.40 and 162,444 is: 243,727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,983.02 : 622,631.40 = 162,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,983.02/622,631.40 = 162,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,983.02x = 622,631.40 × 162,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,983.02x = 101,142,735,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,142,735,141.60/414,983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,727.41

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