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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,004.80, 621,007.20 and 288,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,004.80, 621,007.20 and 288,033.60 is: 432,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,004.80 : 621,007.20 = 288,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,004.80/621,007.20 = 288,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,004.80x = 621,007.20 × 288,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,004.80x = 178,870,939,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,870,939,441.92/414,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,050.40

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