Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,262.75, 628,992.54 and 138,780
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 419,262.75, 628,992.54 and 138,780 is: 208,202.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,262.75 : 628,992.54 = 138,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,262.75/628,992.54 = 138,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,262.75x = 628,992.54 × 138,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,262.75x = 87,291,584,701.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,291,584,701.20/419,262.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,202.58
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