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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,977.60, 610,045.20 and 182,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,977.60, 610,045.20 and 182,445.60 is: 273,479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,977.60 : 610,045.20 = 182,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,977.60/610,045.20 = 182,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,977.60x = 610,045.20 × 182,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,977.60x = 111,300,062,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,300,062,541.12/406,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,479.58

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