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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,081.30, 612,121.95 and 282,110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,081.30, 612,121.95 and 282,110.10 is: 423,165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,081.30 : 612,121.95 = 282,110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,081.30/612,121.95 = 282,110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,081.30x = 612,121.95 × 282,110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,081.30x = 172,685,784,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,685,784,526.70/408,081.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,165.15

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