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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,206.64, 630,315.42 and 139,723.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,206.64, 630,315.42 and 139,723.88 is: 209,587.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,206.64 : 630,315.42 = 139,723.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,206.64/630,315.42 = 139,723.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,206.64x = 630,315.42 × 139,723.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,206.64x = 88,070,116,106.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,070,116,106.23/420,206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,587.64

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