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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,372.91, 573,405.97 and 243,266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,372.91, 573,405.97 and 243,266.95 is: 335,820.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,372.91 : 573,405.97 = 243,266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,372.91/573,405.97 = 243,266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,372.91x = 573,405.97 × 243,266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,372.91x = 139,490,718,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,490,718,773.00/415,372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,820.45

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