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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,663.36, 638,476.57 and 105,808.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,663.36, 638,476.57 and 105,808.46 is: 158,708.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,663.36 : 638,476.57 = 105,808.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,663.36/638,476.57 = 105,808.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,663.36x = 638,476.57 × 105,808.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,663.36x = 67,556,218,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,556,218,896.36/425,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,708.09

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