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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,845.06, 628,163.80 and 119,328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,845.06, 628,163.80 and 119,328.24 is: 178,962.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,845.06 : 628,163.80 = 119,328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,845.06/628,163.80 = 119,328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,845.06x = 628,163.80 × 119,328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,845.06x = 74,957,676,948.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,957,676,948.25/418,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,962.78

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