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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,344.80, 638,017.20 and 366,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,344.80, 638,017.20 and 366,247.20 is: 549,370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,344.80 : 638,017.20 = 366,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,344.80/638,017.20 = 366,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,344.80x = 638,017.20 × 366,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,344.80x = 233,672,013,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,672,013,051.84/425,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,370.80

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