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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,909.10, 607,363.65 and 286,713.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,909.10, 607,363.65 and 286,713.90 is: 430,070.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,909.10 : 607,363.65 = 286,713.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,909.10/607,363.65 = 286,713.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,909.10x = 607,363.65 × 286,713.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,909.10x = 174,139,600,809.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,139,600,809.74/404,909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,070.85

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