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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,264.80, 637,897.20 and 369,968.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,264.80, 637,897.20 and 369,968.80 is: 554,953.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,264.80 : 637,897.20 = 369,968.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,264.80/637,897.20 = 369,968.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,264.80x = 637,897.20 × 369,968.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,264.80x = 236,002,061,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,002,061,607.36/425,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,953.20

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