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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,692.80, 637,664.40 and 215,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,692.80, 637,664.40 and 215,449.20 is: 322,731.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,692.80 : 637,664.40 = 215,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,692.80/637,664.40 = 215,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,692.80x = 637,664.40 × 215,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,692.80x = 137,384,284,848.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,384,284,848.48/425,692.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,731.05

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