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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,264.75, 628,995.54 and 138,782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,264.75, 628,995.54 and 138,782 is: 208,205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,264.75 : 628,995.54 = 138,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,264.75/628,995.54 = 138,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,264.75x = 628,995.54 × 138,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,264.75x = 87,293,259,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,293,259,032.28/419,264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,205.58

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