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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,887.40, 607,664.70 and 248,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,887.40, 607,664.70 and 248,423.40 is: 371,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,887.40 : 607,664.70 = 248,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,887.40/607,664.70 = 248,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,887.40x = 607,664.70 × 248,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,887.40x = 150,958,130,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,958,130,833.98/405,887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,921.20

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