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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,448.08, 577,470.96 and 237,160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,448.08, 577,470.96 and 237,160.36 is: 327,288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,448.08 : 577,470.96 = 237,160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,448.08/577,470.96 = 237,160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,448.08x = 577,470.96 × 237,160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,448.08x = 136,953,220,763.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,953,220,763.15/418,448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,288.44

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