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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,035.10, 612,052.65 and 303,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,035.10, 612,052.65 and 303,059.10 is: 454,588.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,035.10 : 612,052.65 = 303,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,035.10/612,052.65 = 303,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,035.10x = 612,052.65 × 303,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,035.10x = 185,488,125,261.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,488,125,261.62/408,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,588.65

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