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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,047.35, 571,732.85 and 408,047.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,047.35, 571,732.85 and 408,047.35 is: 571,732.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,047.35 : 571,732.85 = 408,047.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,047.35/571,732.85 = 408,047.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,047.35x = 571,732.85 × 408,047.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,047.35x = 233,294,074,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,294,074,350.45/408,047.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,732.85

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