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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,794.33, 637,968.48 and 256,959.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,794.33, 637,968.48 and 256,959.91 is: 385,003.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,794.33 : 637,968.48 = 256,959.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,794.33/637,968.48 = 256,959.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,794.33x = 637,968.48 × 256,959.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,794.33x = 163,932,323,203.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,932,323,203.64/425,794.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,003.54

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