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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,996.80, 611,995.20 and 407,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,996.80, 611,995.20 and 407,996.80 is: 611,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,996.80 : 611,995.20 = 407,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,996.80/611,995.20 = 407,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,996.80x = 611,995.20 × 407,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,996.80x = 249,692,083,215.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,692,083,215.36/407,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,995.20

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