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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,951.20, 610,301.92 and 281,398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,951.20, 610,301.92 and 281,398.24 is: 422,011.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,951.20 : 610,301.92 = 281,398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,951.20/610,301.92 = 281,398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,951.20x = 610,301.92 × 281,398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,951.20x = 171,737,886,156.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,737,886,156.62/406,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,011.01

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