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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,333.42, 637,398.30 and 235,877.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,333.42, 637,398.30 and 235,877.12 is: 353,481.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,333.42 : 637,398.30 = 235,877.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,333.42/637,398.30 = 235,877.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,333.42x = 637,398.30 × 235,877.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,333.42x = 150,347,675,296.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,347,675,296.90/425,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,481.92

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