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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,417.20, 638,125.80 and 414,919.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,417.20, 638,125.80 and 414,919.60 is: 622,379.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,417.20 : 638,125.80 = 414,919.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,417.20/638,125.80 = 414,919.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,417.20x = 638,125.80 × 414,919.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,417.20x = 264,770,901,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,770,901,685.68/425,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,379.40

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