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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,058.40, 607,775.40 and 316,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,058.40, 607,775.40 and 316,828.80 is: 474,219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,058.40 : 607,775.40 = 316,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,058.40/607,775.40 = 316,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,058.40x = 607,775.40 × 316,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,058.40x = 192,560,750,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,560,750,651.52/406,058.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,219.35

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