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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,888.48, 637,726.92 and 214,674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,888.48, 637,726.92 and 214,674.04 is: 322,210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,888.48 : 637,726.92 = 214,674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,888.48/637,726.92 = 214,674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,888.48x = 637,726.92 × 214,674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,888.48x = 136,903,414,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,903,414,333.16/424,888.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,210.23

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