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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,072.60, 612,108.90 and 333,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,072.60, 612,108.90 and 333,277.20 is: 499,915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,072.60 : 612,108.90 = 333,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,072.60/612,108.90 = 333,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,072.60x = 612,108.90 × 333,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,072.60x = 204,001,940,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,001,940,287.08/408,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,915.80

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