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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,150.60, 607,725.90 and 138,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,150.60, 607,725.90 and 138,875.40 is: 208,313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,150.60 : 607,725.90 = 138,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,150.60/607,725.90 = 138,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,150.60x = 607,725.90 × 138,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,150.60x = 84,398,177,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,398,177,452.86/405,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,313.10

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