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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,312.20, 604,968.30 and 383,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,312.20, 604,968.30 and 383,629.20 is: 575,443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,312.20 : 604,968.30 = 383,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,312.20/604,968.30 = 383,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,312.20x = 604,968.30 × 383,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,312.20x = 232,083,504,954.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,083,504,954.36/403,312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,443.80

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