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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,908.68, 628,268.39 and 119,382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,908.68, 628,268.39 and 119,382.84 is: 179,047.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,908.68 : 628,268.39 = 119,382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,908.68/628,268.39 = 119,382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,908.68x = 628,268.39 × 119,382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,908.68x = 75,004,464,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,004,464,680.43/418,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,047.29

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