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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,237.20, 622,625.40 and 165,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,237.20, 622,625.40 and 165,637.20 is: 248,363.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,237.20 : 622,625.40 = 165,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,237.20/622,625.40 = 165,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,237.20x = 622,625.40 × 165,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,237.20x = 103,129,927,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,129,927,904.88/415,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,363.89

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