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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,905.64, 628,270.62 and 138,359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,905.64, 628,270.62 and 138,359.08 is: 207,509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,905.64 : 628,270.62 = 138,359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,905.64/628,270.62 = 138,359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,905.64x = 628,270.62 × 138,359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,905.64x = 86,926,944,974.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,926,944,974.23/418,905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,509.61

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