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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,410.19, 591,474.73 and 275,713.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,410.19, 591,474.73 and 275,713.55 is: 380,657.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,410.19 : 591,474.73 = 275,713.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,410.19/591,474.73 = 275,713.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,410.19x = 591,474.73 × 275,713.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,410.19x = 163,077,597,543.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,077,597,543.59/428,410.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,657.61

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