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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,276.40, 637,914.60 and 404,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,276.40, 637,914.60 and 404,540.40 is: 606,810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,276.40 : 637,914.60 = 404,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,276.40/637,914.60 = 404,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,276.40x = 637,914.60 × 404,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,276.40x = 258,062,227,449.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,062,227,449.84/425,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,810.60

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