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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,822.40, 628,233.60 and 250,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,822.40, 628,233.60 and 250,860.80 is: 376,291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,822.40 : 628,233.60 = 250,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,822.40/628,233.60 = 250,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,822.40x = 628,233.60 × 250,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,822.40x = 157,599,183,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,599,183,482.88/418,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,291.20

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