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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,954.72, 637,426.32 and 144,667.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,954.72, 637,426.32 and 144,667.36 is: 216,999.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,954.72 : 637,426.32 = 144,667.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,954.72/637,426.32 = 144,667.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,954.72x = 637,426.32 × 144,667.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,954.72x = 92,214,782,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,214,782,908.92/424,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,999.08

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