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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,436.80, 638,155.20 and 366,339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,436.80, 638,155.20 and 366,339.20 is: 549,508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,436.80 : 638,155.20 = 366,339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,436.80/638,155.20 = 366,339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,436.80x = 638,155.20 × 366,339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,436.80x = 233,781,265,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,781,265,443.84/425,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,508.80

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