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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,994.66, 639,114.84 and 137,799.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,994.66, 639,114.84 and 137,799.90 is: 206,739.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,994.66 : 639,114.84 = 137,799.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,994.66/639,114.84 = 137,799.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,994.66x = 639,114.84 × 137,799.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,994.66x = 88,069,961,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,069,961,040.52/425,994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,739.59

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