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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,674.40, 626,511.60 and 240,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,674.40, 626,511.60 and 240,727.20 is: 361,090.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,674.40 : 626,511.60 = 240,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,674.40/626,511.60 = 240,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,674.40x = 626,511.60 × 240,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,674.40x = 150,818,383,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,818,383,235.52/417,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,090.80

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