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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,438.55, 610,036.08 and 206,908.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,438.55, 610,036.08 and 206,908.31 is: 310,555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,438.55 : 610,036.08 = 206,908.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,438.55/610,036.08 = 206,908.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,438.55x = 610,036.08 × 206,908.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,438.55x = 126,221,531,301.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,221,531,301.64/406,438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,555.02

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