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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,635.90, 638,314.92 and 141,250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,635.90, 638,314.92 and 141,250.06 is: 211,828.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,635.90 : 638,314.92 = 141,250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,635.90/638,314.92 = 141,250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,635.90x = 638,314.92 × 141,250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,635.90x = 90,162,020,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,162,020,748.90/425,635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,828.99

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