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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,776.08, 631,169.72 and 140,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,776.08, 631,169.72 and 140,293.44 is: 210,442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,776.08 : 631,169.72 = 140,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,776.08/631,169.72 = 140,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,776.08x = 631,169.72 × 140,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,776.08x = 88,548,971,242.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,548,971,242.64/420,776.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,442.03

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