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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,259.36, 636,653.52 and 247,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,259.36, 636,653.52 and 247,223.52 is: 370,117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,259.36 : 636,653.52 = 247,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,259.36/636,653.52 = 247,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,259.36x = 636,653.52 × 247,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,259.36x = 157,395,724,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,395,724,234.79/425,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,117.01

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