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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,580.68, 573,785.94 and 264,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,580.68, 573,785.94 and 264,881.80 is: 365,718.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,580.68 : 573,785.94 = 264,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,580.68/573,785.94 = 264,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,580.68x = 573,785.94 × 264,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,580.68x = 151,985,452,601.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,985,452,601.89/415,580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,718.28

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