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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,725.78, 628,073.82 and 119,207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,725.78, 628,073.82 and 119,207.94 is: 178,807.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,725.78 : 628,073.82 = 119,207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,725.78/628,073.82 = 119,207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,725.78x = 628,073.82 × 119,207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,725.78x = 74,871,386,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,871,386,250.13/418,725.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,807.68

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