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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,546.94, 609,917.30 and 140,309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,546.94, 609,917.30 and 140,309.76 is: 210,498.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,546.94 : 609,917.30 = 140,309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,546.94/609,917.30 = 140,309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,546.94x = 609,917.30 × 140,309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,546.94x = 85,577,349,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,577,349,982.85/406,546.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,498.08

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