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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,220.40, 598,913.80 and 133,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,220.40, 598,913.80 and 133,063.60 is: 199,623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,220.40 : 598,913.80 = 133,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,220.40/598,913.80 = 133,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,220.40x = 598,913.80 × 133,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,220.40x = 79,693,626,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,693,626,317.68/399,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,623.13

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