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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,679.92, 638,935.40 and 351,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,679.92, 638,935.40 and 351,555.20 is: 527,675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,679.92 : 638,935.40 = 351,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,679.92/638,935.40 = 351,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,679.92x = 638,935.40 × 351,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,679.92x = 224,621,062,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,621,062,334.08/425,679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,675.96

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