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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,739.92, 610,122.72 and 140,515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,739.92, 610,122.72 and 140,515.60 is: 210,777.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,739.92 : 610,122.72 = 140,515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,739.92/610,122.72 = 140,515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,739.92x = 610,122.72 × 140,515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,739.92x = 85,731,760,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,731,760,074.43/406,739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,777.84

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