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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,369, 608,048.64 and 380,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,369, 608,048.64 and 380,707.02 is: 571,055.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,369 : 608,048.64 = 380,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,369/608,048.64 = 380,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,369x = 608,048.64 × 380,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,369x = 231,488,385,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,488,385,749.45/405,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,055.97

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