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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,094.91, 622,226.63 and 162,027.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,094.91, 622,226.63 and 162,027.42 is: 242,878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,094.91 : 622,226.63 = 162,027.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,094.91/622,226.63 = 162,027.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,094.91x = 622,226.63 × 162,027.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,094.91x = 100,817,774,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,817,774,704.06/415,094.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,878.85

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