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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,767.20, 579,292.26 and 238,475.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,767.20, 579,292.26 and 238,475.82 is: 329,104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,767.20 : 579,292.26 = 238,475.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,767.20/579,292.26 = 238,475.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,767.20x = 579,292.26 × 238,475.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,767.20x = 138,147,196,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,147,196,723.15/419,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,104.31

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