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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,739.80, 607,109.70 and 254,492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,739.80, 607,109.70 and 254,492.90 is: 381,739.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,739.80 : 607,109.70 = 254,492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,739.80/607,109.70 = 254,492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,739.80x = 607,109.70 × 254,492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,739.80x = 154,505,108,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,505,108,171.13/404,739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,739.35

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