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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,662.80, 623,785.80 and 266,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,662.80, 623,785.80 and 266,266.40 is: 399,586.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,662.80 : 623,785.80 = 266,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,662.80/623,785.80 = 266,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,662.80x = 623,785.80 × 266,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,662.80x = 166,093,199,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,093,199,337.12/415,662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,586.39

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