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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,787.92, 637,269.36 and 355,153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,787.92, 637,269.36 and 355,153.84 is: 532,803.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,787.92 : 637,269.36 = 355,153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,787.92/637,269.36 = 355,153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,787.92x = 637,269.36 × 355,153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,787.92x = 226,328,660,318.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,328,660,318.34/424,787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,803.90

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