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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,427.99, 629,241.75 and 135,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,427.99, 629,241.75 and 135,145.44 is: 202,750.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,427.99 : 629,241.75 = 135,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,427.99/629,241.75 = 135,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,427.99x = 629,241.75 × 135,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,427.99x = 85,039,153,170.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,039,153,170.12/419,427.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,750.31

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