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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,175.66, 637,822.02 and 188,513.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,175.66, 637,822.02 and 188,513.10 is: 282,795.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,175.66 : 637,822.02 = 188,513.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,175.66/637,822.02 = 188,513.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,175.66x = 637,822.02 × 188,513.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,175.66x = 120,237,806,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,237,806,238.46/425,175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,795.60

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