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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,001.70, 612,002.55 and 303,025.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,001.70, 612,002.55 and 303,025.70 is: 454,538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,001.70 : 612,002.55 = 303,025.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,001.70/612,002.55 = 303,025.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,001.70x = 612,002.55 × 303,025.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,001.70x = 185,452,501,115.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,452,501,115.54/408,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,538.55

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