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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,559.08, 638,360.52 and 110,018.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,559.08, 638,360.52 and 110,018.72 is: 165,033.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,559.08 : 638,360.52 = 110,018.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,559.08/638,360.52 = 110,018.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,559.08x = 638,360.52 × 110,018.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,559.08x = 70,231,607,308.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,231,607,308.93/425,559.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,033.74

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