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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,216.40, 1,212,470.40 and 407,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,216.40, 1,212,470.40 and 407,849.60 is: 611,847.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,216.40 : 1,212,470.40 = 407,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,216.40/1,212,470.40 = 407,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,216.40x = 1,212,470.40 × 407,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,216.40x = 494,505,567,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,505,567,651.84/808,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,847.97

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