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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,101.20, 637,651.80 and 292,390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,101.20, 637,651.80 and 292,390.80 is: 438,586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,101.20 : 637,651.80 = 292,390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,101.20/637,651.80 = 292,390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,101.20x = 637,651.80 × 292,390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,101.20x = 186,443,519,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,443,519,923.44/425,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,586.20

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