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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,040.99, 615,066.97 and 143,809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,040.99, 615,066.97 and 143,809.28 is: 215,715.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,040.99 : 615,066.97 = 143,809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,040.99/615,066.97 = 143,809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,040.99x = 615,066.97 × 143,809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,040.99x = 88,452,338,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,452,338,107.48/410,040.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,715.84

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