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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,130.30, 610,695.45 and 281,159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,130.30, 610,695.45 and 281,159.10 is: 421,738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,130.30 : 610,695.45 = 281,159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,130.30/610,695.45 = 281,159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,130.30x = 610,695.45 × 281,159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,130.30x = 171,702,583,096.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,702,583,096.10/407,130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,738.65

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