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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,934.65, 638,662.32 and 141,472.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,934.65, 638,662.32 and 141,472.93 is: 212,129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,934.65 : 638,662.32 = 141,472.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,934.65/638,662.32 = 141,472.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,934.65x = 638,662.32 × 141,472.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,934.65x = 90,353,429,291.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,353,429,291.83/425,934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,129.79

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