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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,978.12, 624,036.16 and 146,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,978.12, 624,036.16 and 146,036.20 is: 219,078.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,978.12 : 624,036.16 = 146,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,978.12/624,036.16 = 146,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,978.12x = 624,036.16 × 146,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,978.12x = 91,131,867,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,131,867,908.90/415,978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,078.51

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