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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,297.80, 607,946.70 and 372,120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,297.80, 607,946.70 and 372,120.20 is: 558,180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,297.80 : 607,946.70 = 372,120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,297.80/607,946.70 = 372,120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,297.80x = 607,946.70 × 372,120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,297.80x = 226,229,247,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,229,247,593.34/405,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,180.30

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