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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,138.11, 637,797.11 and 140,812.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,138.11, 637,797.11 and 140,812.55 is: 211,248.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,138.11 : 637,797.11 = 140,812.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,138.11/637,797.11 = 140,812.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,138.11x = 637,797.11 × 140,812.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,138.11x = 89,809,838,922.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,809,838,922.33/425,138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,248.62

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