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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,571.24, 638,368.02 and 110,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,571.24, 638,368.02 and 110,027.28 is: 165,043.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,571.24 : 638,368.02 = 110,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,571.24/638,368.02 = 110,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,571.24x = 638,368.02 × 110,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,571.24x = 70,237,896,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,237,896,879.59/425,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,043.81

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