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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,831.49, 637,060.28 and 225,105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,831.49, 637,060.28 and 225,105.84 is: 337,559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,831.49 : 637,060.28 = 225,105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,831.49/637,060.28 = 225,105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,831.49x = 637,060.28 × 225,105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,831.49x = 143,405,989,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,405,989,460.04/424,831.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,559.70

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