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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,829.40, 628,244.10 and 250,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,829.40, 628,244.10 and 250,867.80 is: 376,301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,829.40 : 628,244.10 = 250,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,829.40/628,244.10 = 250,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,829.40x = 628,244.10 × 250,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,829.40x = 157,606,215,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,606,215,229.98/418,829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,301.70

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