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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,233.44, 637,928.64 and 175,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,233.44, 637,928.64 and 175,934.88 is: 263,934.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,233.44 : 637,928.64 = 175,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,233.44/637,928.64 = 175,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,233.44x = 637,928.64 × 175,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,233.44x = 112,233,898,726.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,233,898,726.96/425,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,934.79

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