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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,807.76, 610,313.27 and 287,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,807.76, 610,313.27 and 287,098.44 is: 430,719.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,807.76 : 610,313.27 = 287,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,807.76/610,313.27 = 287,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,807.76x = 610,313.27 × 287,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,807.76x = 175,219,987,728.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,219,987,728.30/406,807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,719.39

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