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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,711.80, 637,692.90 and 215,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,711.80, 637,692.90 and 215,468.20 is: 322,759.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,711.80 : 637,692.90 = 215,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,711.80/637,692.90 = 215,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,711.80x = 637,692.90 × 215,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,711.80x = 137,402,541,315.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,402,541,315.78/425,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,759.53

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