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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,483.94, 638,301.84 and 141,191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,483.94, 638,301.84 and 141,191.52 is: 211,812.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,483.94 : 638,301.84 = 141,191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,483.94/638,301.84 = 141,191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,483.94x = 638,301.84 × 141,191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,483.94x = 90,122,807,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,122,807,008.40/425,483.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,812.48

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