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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,955.40, 604,433.10 and 402,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,955.40, 604,433.10 and 402,955.40 is: 604,433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,955.40 : 604,433.10 = 402,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,955.40/604,433.10 = 402,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,955.40x = 604,433.10 × 402,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,955.40x = 243,559,581,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,559,581,583.74/402,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,433.10

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