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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,446.36, 623,723.04 and 280,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,446.36, 623,723.04 and 280,962.24 is: 421,817.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,446.36 : 623,723.04 = 280,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,446.36/623,723.04 = 280,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,446.36x = 623,723.04 × 280,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,446.36x = 175,242,622,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,242,622,458.01/415,446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,817.69

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