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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,760.96, 626,689.92 and 401,342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,760.96, 626,689.92 and 401,342.72 is: 600,622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,760.96 : 626,689.92 = 401,342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,760.96/626,689.92 = 401,342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,760.96x = 626,689.92 × 401,342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,760.96x = 251,517,437,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,517,437,089.38/418,760.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,622.94

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