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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,906.48, 637,753.56 and 214,692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,906.48, 637,753.56 and 214,692.16 is: 322,237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,906.48 : 637,753.56 = 214,692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,906.48/637,753.56 = 214,692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,906.48x = 637,753.56 × 214,692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,906.48x = 136,920,689,344.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,920,689,344.09/424,906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,237.24

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