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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,898.14, 607,284.94 and 135,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,898.14, 607,284.94 and 135,031 is: 202,525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,898.14 : 607,284.94 = 135,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,898.14/607,284.94 = 135,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,898.14x = 607,284.94 × 135,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,898.14x = 82,002,292,733.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,002,292,733.14/404,898.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,525.73

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