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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,964.80, 608,428.80 and 312,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,964.80, 608,428.80 and 312,004.80 is: 467,608.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,964.80 : 608,428.80 = 312,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,964.80/608,428.80 = 312,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,964.80x = 608,428.80 × 312,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,964.80x = 189,832,706,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,832,706,058.24/405,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,608.78

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