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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,329.42, 637,392.30 and 235,873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,329.42, 637,392.30 and 235,873.12 is: 353,475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,329.42 : 637,392.30 = 235,873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,329.42/637,392.30 = 235,873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,329.42x = 637,392.30 × 235,873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,329.42x = 150,343,710,464.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,343,710,464.98/425,329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,475.93

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