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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,032, 603,324.48 and 139,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,032, 603,324.48 and 139,376 is: 209,159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,032 : 603,324.48 = 139,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,032/603,324.48 = 139,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,032x = 603,324.48 × 139,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,032x = 84,088,952,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,088,952,724.48/402,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,159.85

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