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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,508.09, 609,640.61 and 122,122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,508.09, 609,640.61 and 122,122.58 is: 183,147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,508.09 : 609,640.61 = 122,122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,508.09/609,640.61 = 122,122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,508.09x = 609,640.61 × 122,122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,508.09x = 74,450,880,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,450,880,507.16/406,508.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,147.35

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