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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,003.60, 615,005.40 and 173,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,003.60, 615,005.40 and 173,267.60 is: 259,901.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,003.60 : 615,005.40 = 173,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,003.60/615,005.40 = 173,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,003.60x = 615,005.40 × 173,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,003.60x = 106,560,509,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,560,509,645.04/410,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,901.40

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