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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,686.40, 607,528.80 and 254,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,686.40, 607,528.80 and 254,926.40 is: 382,704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,686.40 : 607,528.80 = 254,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,686.40/607,528.80 = 254,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,686.40x = 607,528.80 × 254,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,686.40x = 154,875,129,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,875,129,880.32/404,686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,704.06

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