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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,762.80, 623,935.80 and 266,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,762.80, 623,935.80 and 266,366.40 is: 399,736.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,762.80 : 623,935.80 = 266,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,762.80/623,935.80 = 266,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,762.80x = 623,935.80 × 266,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,762.80x = 166,195,532,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,195,532,877.12/415,762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,736.42

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