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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,931.85, 610,485.26 and 170,152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,931.85, 610,485.26 and 170,152.65 is: 255,265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,931.85 : 610,485.26 = 170,152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,931.85/610,485.26 = 170,152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,931.85x = 610,485.26 × 170,152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,931.85x = 103,875,683,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,875,683,924.18/406,931.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,265.55

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