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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,380.48, 608,331.84 and 218,522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,380.48, 608,331.84 and 218,522.24 is: 327,924.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,380.48 : 608,331.84 = 218,522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,380.48/608,331.84 = 218,522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,380.48x = 608,331.84 × 218,522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,380.48x = 132,934,036,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,934,036,340.12/405,380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,924.12

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