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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,031.20, 612,046.80 and 275,320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,031.20, 612,046.80 and 275,320.80 is: 412,981.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,031.20 : 612,046.80 = 275,320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,031.20/612,046.80 = 275,320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,031.20x = 612,046.80 × 275,320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,031.20x = 168,509,214,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,509,214,613.44/408,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,981.20

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