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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,926.40, 623,889.60 and 412,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,926.40, 623,889.60 and 412,427.20 is: 618,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,926.40 : 623,889.60 = 412,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,926.40/623,889.60 = 412,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,926.40x = 623,889.60 × 412,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,926.40x = 257,309,040,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,309,040,837.12/415,926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,640.80

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