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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,868.88, 637,310.07 and 236,526.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,868.88, 637,310.07 and 236,526.36 is: 354,793.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,868.88 : 637,310.07 = 236,526.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,868.88/637,310.07 = 236,526.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,868.88x = 637,310.07 × 236,526.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,868.88x = 150,740,629,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,740,629,464.67/424,868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,793.30

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