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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,099.50, 640,982.18 and 407,704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,099.50, 640,982.18 and 407,704.62 is: 607,606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,099.50 : 640,982.18 = 407,704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,099.50/640,982.18 = 407,704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,099.50x = 640,982.18 × 407,704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,099.50x = 261,331,394,085.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,331,394,085.15/430,099.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,606.83

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