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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,480.41, 609,752.16 and 122,148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,480.41, 609,752.16 and 122,148.77 is: 183,232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,480.41 : 609,752.16 = 122,148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,480.41/609,752.16 = 122,148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,480.41x = 609,752.16 × 122,148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,480.41x = 74,480,473,300.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,480,473,300.08/406,480.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,232.63

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