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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,033.22, 637,253.90 and 188,247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,033.22, 637,253.90 and 188,247.54 is: 282,240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,033.22 : 637,253.90 = 188,247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,033.22/637,253.90 = 188,247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,033.22x = 637,253.90 × 188,247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,033.22x = 119,961,479,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,961,479,030.41/425,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,240.24

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