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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,382.68, 638,076.36 and 109,817.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,382.68, 638,076.36 and 109,817.84 is: 164,727.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,382.68 : 638,076.36 = 109,817.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,382.68/638,076.36 = 109,817.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,382.68x = 638,076.36 × 109,817.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,382.68x = 70,072,167,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,072,167,610.26/425,382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,727.36

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