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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,034.70, 612,052.05 and 275,324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,034.70, 612,052.05 and 275,324.30 is: 412,986.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,034.70 : 612,052.05 = 275,324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,034.70/612,052.05 = 275,324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,034.70x = 612,052.05 × 275,324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,034.70x = 168,512,802,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,512,802,229.82/408,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,986.45

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