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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,545.08, 600,402.41 and 250,440.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,545.08, 600,402.41 and 250,440.67 is: 375,401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,545.08 : 600,402.41 = 250,440.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,545.08/600,402.41 = 250,440.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,545.08x = 600,402.41 × 250,440.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,545.08x = 150,365,182,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,365,182,267.47/400,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,401.40

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