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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,010.40, 622,515.60 and 257,546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,010.40, 622,515.60 and 257,546.40 is: 386,319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,010.40 : 622,515.60 = 257,546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,010.40/622,515.60 = 257,546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,010.40x = 622,515.60 × 257,546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,010.40x = 160,326,651,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,326,651,723.84/415,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,319.60

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