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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,046.40, 607,903.20 and 248,582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,046.40, 607,903.20 and 248,582.40 is: 372,159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,046.40 : 607,903.20 = 248,582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,046.40/607,903.20 = 248,582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,046.40x = 607,903.20 × 248,582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,046.40x = 151,114,036,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,114,036,423.68/406,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,159.53

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