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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,932.48, 637,792.92 and 214,718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,932.48, 637,792.92 and 214,718.04 is: 322,276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,932.48 : 637,792.92 = 214,718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,932.48/637,792.92 = 214,718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,932.48x = 637,792.92 × 214,718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,932.48x = 136,945,645,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,945,645,708.28/424,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,276.25

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