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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,031.55, 613,575.36 and 139,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,031.55, 613,575.36 and 139,049.82 is: 208,584.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,031.55 : 613,575.36 = 139,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,031.55/613,575.36 = 139,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,031.55x = 613,575.36 × 139,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,031.55x = 85,317,543,364.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,317,543,364.44/409,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,584.26

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