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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,268.20, 637,246.20 and 368,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,268.20, 637,246.20 and 368,843.60 is: 552,696.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,268.20 : 637,246.20 = 368,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,268.20/637,246.20 = 368,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,268.20x = 637,246.20 × 368,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,268.20x = 235,044,182,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,044,182,494.32/425,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,696.35

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