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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,602.01, 639,126.14 and 284,354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,602.01, 639,126.14 and 284,354.96 is: 427,015.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,602.01 : 639,126.14 = 284,354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,602.01/639,126.14 = 284,354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,602.01x = 639,126.14 × 284,354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,602.01x = 181,738,683,357.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,738,683,357.25/425,602.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,015.56

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