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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,978.80, 610,468.20 and 363,433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,978.80, 610,468.20 and 363,433.20 is: 545,149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,978.80 : 610,468.20 = 363,433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,978.80/610,468.20 = 363,433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,978.80x = 610,468.20 × 363,433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,978.80x = 221,864,411,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,864,411,424.24/406,978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,149.80

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