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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,035.52, 609,093.84 and 139,760.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,035.52, 609,093.84 and 139,760.80 is: 209,655.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,035.52 : 609,093.84 = 139,760.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,035.52/609,093.84 = 139,760.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,035.52x = 609,093.84 × 139,760.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,035.52x = 85,127,442,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,127,442,353.47/406,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,655.16

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