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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,265.40, 627,398.10 and 137,746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,265.40, 627,398.10 and 137,746.20 is: 206,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,265.40 : 627,398.10 = 137,746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,265.40/627,398.10 = 137,746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,265.40x = 627,398.10 × 137,746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,265.40x = 86,421,704,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,421,704,162.22/418,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,619.30

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