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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,404.28, 637,504.86 and 235,948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,404.28, 637,504.86 and 235,948.12 is: 353,588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,404.28 : 637,504.86 = 235,948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,404.28/637,504.86 = 235,948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,404.28x = 637,504.86 × 235,948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,404.28x = 150,418,073,207.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,418,073,207.86/425,404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,588.53

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