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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,887.48, 637,725.42 and 214,673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,887.48, 637,725.42 and 214,673.04 is: 322,208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,887.48 : 637,725.42 = 214,673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,887.48/637,725.42 = 214,673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,887.48x = 637,725.42 × 214,673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,887.48x = 136,902,454,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,902,454,596.68/424,887.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,208.73

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