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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,966.20, 637,496.04 and 140,553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,966.20, 637,496.04 and 140,553.12 is: 210,845.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,966.20 : 637,496.04 = 140,553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,966.20/637,496.04 = 140,553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,966.20x = 637,496.04 × 140,553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,966.20x = 89,602,057,409.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,602,057,409.64/424,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,845.14

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