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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,373.63, 639,232.11 and 225,843.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,373.63, 639,232.11 and 225,843.36 is: 339,387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,373.63 : 639,232.11 = 225,843.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,373.63/639,232.11 = 225,843.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,373.63x = 639,232.11 × 225,843.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,373.63x = 144,366,327,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,366,327,542.29/425,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,387.11

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