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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,241.96, 615,475.94 and 143,967.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,241.96, 615,475.94 and 143,967.42 is: 215,990.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,241.96 : 615,475.94 = 143,967.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,241.96/615,475.94 = 143,967.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,241.96x = 615,475.94 × 143,967.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,241.96x = 88,608,482,434.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,608,482,434.04/410,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,990.78

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