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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,032.84, 637,253.33 and 188,247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,032.84, 637,253.33 and 188,247.16 is: 282,239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,032.84 : 637,253.33 = 188,247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,032.84/637,253.33 = 188,247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,032.84x = 637,253.33 × 188,247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,032.84x = 119,961,128,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,961,128,450.53/425,032.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,239.67

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