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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,666.36, 628,004.40 and 398,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,666.36, 628,004.40 and 398,246.88 is: 597,374.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,666.36 : 628,004.40 = 398,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,666.36/628,004.40 = 398,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,666.36x = 628,004.40 × 398,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,666.36x = 250,100,792,926.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,100,792,926.27/418,666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,374.94

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