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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,849.80, 613,274.70 and 372,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,849.80, 613,274.70 and 372,108.20 is: 558,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,849.80 : 613,274.70 = 372,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,849.80/613,274.70 = 372,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,849.80x = 613,274.70 × 372,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,849.80x = 228,204,544,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,204,544,722.54/408,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,162.30

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