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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,427.40, 911,141.10 and 408,361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,427.40, 911,141.10 and 408,361.80 is: 612,542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,427.40 : 911,141.10 = 408,361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,427.40/911,141.10 = 408,361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,427.40x = 911,141.10 × 408,361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,427.40x = 372,075,219,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,075,219,649.98/607,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,542.70

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