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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,048.03, 571,857.73 and 408,048.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,048.03, 571,857.73 and 408,048.03 is: 571,857.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,048.03 : 571,857.73 = 408,048.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,048.03/571,857.73 = 408,048.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,048.03x = 571,857.73 × 408,048.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,048.03x = 233,345,420,166.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,345,420,166.77/408,048.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,857.73

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