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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,904, 607,724.34 and 215,523.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,904, 607,724.34 and 215,523.58 is: 323,481.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,904 : 607,724.34 = 215,523.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,904/607,724.34 = 215,523.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,904x = 607,724.34 × 215,523.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,904x = 130,978,925,409.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,978,925,409.94/404,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,481.43

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