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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,003.90, 1,030,450.65 and 408,067.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,003.90, 1,030,450.65 and 408,067.90 is: 611,179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,003.90 : 1,030,450.65 = 408,067.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,003.90/1,030,450.65 = 408,067.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,003.90x = 1,030,450.65 × 408,067.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,003.90x = 420,493,832,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,493,832,799.14/688,003.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,179.43

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