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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,401.55, 637,885.28 and 140,990.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,401.55, 637,885.28 and 140,990.84 is: 211,414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,401.55 : 637,885.28 = 140,990.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,401.55/637,885.28 = 140,990.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,401.55x = 637,885.28 × 140,990.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,401.55x = 89,935,979,151.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,935,979,151.17/425,401.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,414.32

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