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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,593.20, 638,465.40 and 141,300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,593.20, 638,465.40 and 141,300.72 is: 211,976.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,593.20 : 638,465.40 = 141,300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,593.20/638,465.40 = 141,300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,593.20x = 638,465.40 × 141,300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,593.20x = 90,215,620,715.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,215,620,715.09/425,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,976.18

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