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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,599.80, 638,399.70 and 349,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,599.80, 638,399.70 and 349,492.20 is: 524,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,599.80 : 638,399.70 = 349,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,599.80/638,399.70 = 349,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,599.80x = 638,399.70 × 349,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,599.80x = 223,115,715,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,115,715,632.34/425,599.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,238.30

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