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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,512.40, 607,267.80 and 254,752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,512.40, 607,267.80 and 254,752.40 is: 382,442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,512.40 : 607,267.80 = 254,752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,512.40/607,267.80 = 254,752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,512.40x = 607,267.80 × 254,752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,512.40x = 154,702,929,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,702,929,492.72/404,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,442.98

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