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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,973.80, 610,460.70 and 363,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,973.80, 610,460.70 and 363,428.20 is: 545,142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,973.80 : 610,460.70 = 363,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,973.80/610,460.70 = 363,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,973.80x = 610,460.70 × 363,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,973.80x = 221,858,633,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,858,633,371.74/406,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,142.30

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