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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,239.86, 627,358.52 and 118,720.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,239.86, 627,358.52 and 118,720.69 is: 178,080.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,239.86 : 627,358.52 = 118,720.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,239.86/627,358.52 = 118,720.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,239.86x = 627,358.52 × 118,720.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,239.86x = 74,480,435,100.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,480,435,100.18/418,239.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,080.67

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