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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,807.20, 637,210.80 and 283,802.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,807.20, 637,210.80 and 283,802.40 is: 425,703.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,807.20 : 637,210.80 = 283,802.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,807.20/637,210.80 = 283,802.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,807.20x = 637,210.80 × 283,802.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,807.20x = 180,841,954,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,841,954,345.92/424,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,703.60

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