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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,882.12, 637,238.52 and 272,628.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,882.12, 637,238.52 and 272,628.84 is: 408,888.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,882.12 : 637,238.52 = 272,628.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,882.12/637,238.52 = 272,628.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,882.12x = 637,238.52 × 272,628.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,882.12x = 173,729,598,510.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,729,598,510.92/424,882.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,888.94

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