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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,070.36, 577,176.49 and 275,245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,070.36, 577,176.49 and 275,245.59 is: 379,996.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,070.36 : 577,176.49 = 275,245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,070.36/577,176.49 = 275,245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,070.36x = 577,176.49 × 275,245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,070.36x = 158,865,284,484.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,865,284,484.39/418,070.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,996.52

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