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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,689.08, 713,638.58 and 138,756.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,689.08, 713,638.58 and 138,756.08 is: 208,164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,689.08 : 713,638.58 = 138,756.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,689.08/713,638.58 = 138,756.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,689.08x = 713,638.58 × 138,756.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,689.08x = 99,021,692,987.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,021,692,987.88/475,689.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,164.74

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