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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,695.80, 607,043.70 and 254,448.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,695.80, 607,043.70 and 254,448.90 is: 381,673.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,695.80 : 607,043.70 = 254,448.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,695.80/607,043.70 = 254,448.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,695.80x = 607,043.70 × 254,448.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,695.80x = 154,461,601,716.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,461,601,716.93/404,695.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,673.35

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