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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,430.40, 609,645.60 and 248,836.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,430.40, 609,645.60 and 248,836.80 is: 373,255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,430.40 : 609,645.60 = 248,836.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,430.40/609,645.60 = 248,836.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,430.40x = 609,645.60 × 248,836.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,430.40x = 151,702,260,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,702,260,238.08/406,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,255.20

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