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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,710.80, 614,566.20 and 209,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,710.80, 614,566.20 and 209,964.80 is: 314,947.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,710.80 : 614,566.20 = 209,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,710.80/614,566.20 = 209,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,710.80x = 614,566.20 × 209,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,710.80x = 129,037,269,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,037,269,269.76/409,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,947.20

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