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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,017.09, 571,519.67 and 360,544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,017.09, 571,519.67 and 360,544.59 is: 496,505.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,017.09 : 571,519.67 = 360,544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,017.09/571,519.67 = 360,544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,017.09x = 571,519.67 × 360,544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,017.09x = 206,058,323,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,058,323,294.36/415,017.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,505.63

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