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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,758.80, 623,929.80 and 266,362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,758.80, 623,929.80 and 266,362.40 is: 399,730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,758.80 : 623,929.80 = 266,362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,758.80/623,929.80 = 266,362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,758.80x = 623,929.80 × 266,362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,758.80x = 166,191,438,959.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,191,438,959.52/415,758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,730.42

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