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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,364.40, 627,297 and 165,681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,364.40, 627,297 and 165,681.12 is: 248,422.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,364.40 : 627,297 = 165,681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,364.40/627,297 = 165,681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,364.40x = 627,297 × 165,681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,364.40x = 103,931,269,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,931,269,532.64/418,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,422.83

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