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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,985.60, 617,978.40 and 146,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,985.60, 617,978.40 and 146,046.40 is: 219,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,985.60 : 617,978.40 = 146,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,985.60/617,978.40 = 146,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,985.60x = 617,978.40 × 146,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,985.60x = 90,253,520,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,253,520,597.76/411,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,069.60

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