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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,406.88, 609,639.48 and 140,163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,406.88, 609,639.48 and 140,163.48 is: 210,255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,406.88 : 609,639.48 = 140,163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,406.88/609,639.48 = 140,163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,406.88x = 609,639.48 × 140,163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,406.88x = 85,449,191,062.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,449,191,062.19/406,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,255.28

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