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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,469.40, 638,204.10 and 404,733.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,469.40, 638,204.10 and 404,733.40 is: 607,100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,469.40 : 638,204.10 = 404,733.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,469.40/638,204.10 = 404,733.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,469.40x = 638,204.10 × 404,733.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,469.40x = 258,302,515,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,302,515,286.94/425,469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,100.10

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