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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,206.82, 574,224.83 and 270,946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,206.82, 574,224.83 and 270,946.28 is: 373,814.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,206.82 : 574,224.83 = 270,946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,206.82/574,224.83 = 270,946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,206.82x = 574,224.83 × 270,946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,206.82x = 155,584,081,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,584,081,572.13/416,206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,814.35

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