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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,911.08, 637,381.86 and 144,391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,911.08, 637,381.86 and 144,391.88 is: 216,593.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,911.08 : 637,381.86 = 144,391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,911.08/637,381.86 = 144,391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,911.08x = 637,381.86 × 144,391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,911.08x = 92,032,765,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,032,765,043.30/424,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,593.00

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