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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,997.60, 607,496.40 and 402,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,997.60, 607,496.40 and 402,664.80 is: 603,997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,997.60 : 607,496.40 = 402,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,997.60/607,496.40 = 402,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,997.60x = 607,496.40 × 402,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,997.60x = 244,617,416,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,617,416,406.72/404,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,997.20

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