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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,691.73, 637,040.83 and 155,013.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,691.73, 637,040.83 and 155,013.16 is: 232,520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,691.73 : 637,040.83 = 155,013.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,691.73/637,040.83 = 155,013.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,691.73x = 637,040.83 × 155,013.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,691.73x = 98,749,711,719.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,749,711,719.79/424,691.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,520.92

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