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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,464.80, 638,283.60 and 145,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,464.80, 638,283.60 and 145,010.40 is: 217,545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,464.80 : 638,283.60 = 145,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,464.80/638,283.60 = 145,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,464.80x = 638,283.60 × 145,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,464.80x = 92,557,760,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,557,760,149.44/425,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,545.05

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