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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,194.05, 637,791.87 and 399,212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,194.05, 637,791.87 and 399,212.49 is: 598,819.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,194.05 : 637,791.87 = 399,212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,194.05/637,791.87 = 399,212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,194.05x = 637,791.87 × 399,212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,194.05x = 254,614,480,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,614,480,524.46/425,194.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,819.48

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