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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,667.13, 582,300.34 and 295,140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,667.13, 582,300.34 and 295,140.73 is: 406,609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,667.13 : 582,300.34 = 295,140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,667.13/582,300.34 = 295,140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,667.13x = 582,300.34 × 295,140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,667.13x = 171,860,547,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,860,547,426.85/422,667.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,609.68

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