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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,192, 630,293.49 and 139,709.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,192, 630,293.49 and 139,709.25 is: 209,565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,192 : 630,293.49 = 139,709.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,192/630,293.49 = 139,709.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,192x = 630,293.49 × 139,709.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,192x = 88,057,830,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,057,830,767.78/420,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,565.70

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