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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,005.20, 612,007.80 and 380,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,005.20, 612,007.80 and 380,011.60 is: 570,017.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,005.20 : 612,007.80 = 380,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,005.20/612,007.80 = 380,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,005.20x = 612,007.80 × 380,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,005.20x = 232,570,063,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,570,063,290.48/408,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,017.40

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