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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,467.80, 606,701.70 and 254,220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,467.80, 606,701.70 and 254,220.90 is: 381,331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,467.80 : 606,701.70 = 254,220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,467.80/606,701.70 = 254,220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,467.80x = 606,701.70 × 254,220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,467.80x = 154,236,252,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,236,252,205.53/404,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,331.35

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