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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,056.39, 607,670.64 and 138,745.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,056.39, 607,670.64 and 138,745.40 is: 208,147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,056.39 : 607,670.64 = 138,745.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,056.39/607,670.64 = 138,745.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,056.39x = 607,670.64 × 138,745.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,056.39x = 84,311,502,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,311,502,976.70/405,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,147.57

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