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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,040.40, 607,748.40 and 316,810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,040.40, 607,748.40 and 316,810.80 is: 474,192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,040.40 : 607,748.40 = 316,810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,040.40/607,748.40 = 316,810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,040.40x = 607,748.40 × 316,810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,040.40x = 192,541,256,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,541,256,802.72/406,040.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,192.36

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