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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,577.32, 627,995.46 and 145,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,577.32, 627,995.46 and 145,046.80 is: 217,615.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,577.32 : 627,995.46 = 145,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,577.32/627,995.46 = 145,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,577.32x = 627,995.46 × 145,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,577.32x = 91,088,731,887.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,088,731,887.53/418,577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,615.07

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