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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,438.92, 610,036.65 and 206,908.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,438.92, 610,036.65 and 206,908.68 is: 310,555.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,438.92 : 610,036.65 = 206,908.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,438.92/610,036.65 = 206,908.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,438.92x = 610,036.65 × 206,908.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,438.92x = 126,221,878,003.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,221,878,003.12/406,438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,555.59

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