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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,864, 716,840.64 and 140,904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,864, 716,840.64 and 140,904.96 is: 211,370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,864 : 716,840.64 = 140,904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,864/716,840.64 = 140,904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,864x = 716,840.64 × 140,904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,864x = 101,006,401,705.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,006,401,705.57/477,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,370.60

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