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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,012.80, 607,519.20 and 326,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,012.80, 607,519.20 and 326,280.80 is: 489,421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,012.80 : 607,519.20 = 326,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,012.80/607,519.20 = 326,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,012.80x = 607,519.20 × 326,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,012.80x = 198,221,850,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,221,850,591.36/405,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,421.20

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