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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,470.96, 635,904.27 and 250,844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,470.96, 635,904.27 and 250,844.70 is: 375,793.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,470.96 : 635,904.27 = 250,844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,470.96/635,904.27 = 250,844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,470.96x = 635,904.27 × 250,844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,470.96x = 159,513,215,836.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,513,215,836.87/424,470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,793.00

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