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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,922.21, 717,006.33 and 140,949.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,922.21, 717,006.33 and 140,949.25 is: 211,460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,922.21 : 717,006.33 = 140,949.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,922.21/717,006.33 = 140,949.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,922.21x = 717,006.33 × 140,949.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,922.21x = 101,061,502,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,061,502,666.24/477,922.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,460.15

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