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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,829.20, 607,243.80 and 398,924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,829.20, 607,243.80 and 398,924.30 is: 598,386.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,829.20 : 607,243.80 = 398,924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,829.20/607,243.80 = 398,924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,829.20x = 607,243.80 × 398,924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,829.20x = 242,244,307,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,244,307,844.34/404,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,386.45

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