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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,247.04, 631,903.24 and 140,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,247.04, 631,903.24 and 140,765.28 is: 211,158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,247.04 : 631,903.24 = 140,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,247.04/631,903.24 = 140,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,247.04x = 631,903.24 × 140,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,247.04x = 88,950,036,511.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,950,036,511.51/421,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,158.84

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