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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,711.60, 608,567.40 and 110,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,711.60, 608,567.40 and 110,223.60 is: 165,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,711.60 : 608,567.40 = 110,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,711.60/608,567.40 = 110,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,711.60x = 608,567.40 × 110,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,711.60x = 67,078,489,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,078,489,670.64/405,711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,335.40

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