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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,610.08, 573,750.48 and 272,589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,610.08, 573,750.48 and 272,589.28 is: 376,310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,610.08 : 573,750.48 = 272,589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,610.08/573,750.48 = 272,589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,610.08x = 573,750.48 × 272,589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,610.08x = 156,398,230,242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,398,230,242.85/415,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,310.00

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