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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,366.28, 574,595.88 and 255,310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,366.28, 574,595.88 and 255,310.08 is: 352,334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,366.28 : 574,595.88 = 255,310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,366.28/574,595.88 = 255,310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,366.28x = 574,595.88 × 255,310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,366.28x = 146,700,120,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,700,120,090.47/416,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,334.30

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