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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,639.60, 637,681.80 and 346,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,639.60, 637,681.80 and 346,324.40 is: 518,853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,639.60 : 637,681.80 = 346,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,639.60/637,681.80 = 346,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,639.60x = 637,681.80 × 346,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,639.60x = 220,844,766,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,844,766,775.92/425,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,853.90

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