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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,300.25, 622,045.56 and 272,984.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,300.25, 622,045.56 and 272,984.87 is: 408,882.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,300.25 : 622,045.56 = 272,984.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,300.25/622,045.56 = 272,984.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,300.25x = 622,045.56 × 272,984.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,300.25x = 169,809,023,220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,809,023,220.45/415,300.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,882.55

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