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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,770.40, 638,655.60 and 409,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,770.40, 638,655.60 and 409,440.80 is: 614,161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,770.40 : 638,655.60 = 409,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,770.40/638,655.60 = 409,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,770.40x = 638,655.60 × 409,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,770.40x = 261,491,659,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,491,659,788.48/425,770.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,161.20

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