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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,916.64, 637,376.52 and 158,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,916.64, 637,376.52 and 158,674.32 is: 238,012.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,916.64 : 637,376.52 = 158,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,916.64/637,376.52 = 158,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,916.64x = 637,376.52 × 158,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,916.64x = 101,135,285,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,135,285,894.97/424,916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,012.06

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