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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,561.09, 609,786.28 and 107,016.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,561.09, 609,786.28 and 107,016.59 is: 160,510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,561.09 : 609,786.28 = 107,016.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,561.09/609,786.28 = 107,016.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,561.09x = 609,786.28 × 107,016.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,561.09x = 65,257,248,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,257,248,314.39/406,561.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,510.31

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