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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,741.60, 608,612.40 and 110,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,741.60, 608,612.40 and 110,253.60 is: 165,380.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,741.60 : 608,612.40 = 110,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,741.60/608,612.40 = 110,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,741.60x = 608,612.40 × 110,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,741.60x = 67,101,708,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,101,708,104.64/405,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,380.40

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