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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,035.70, 612,053.55 and 275,325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,035.70, 612,053.55 and 275,325.30 is: 412,987.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,035.70 : 612,053.55 = 275,325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,035.70/612,053.55 = 275,325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,035.70x = 612,053.55 × 275,325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,035.70x = 168,513,827,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,513,827,269.82/408,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,987.95

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