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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,827.20, 638,510.40 and 176,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,827.20, 638,510.40 and 176,534.40 is: 264,706.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,827.20 : 638,510.40 = 176,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,827.20/638,510.40 = 176,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,827.20x = 638,510.40 × 176,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,827.20x = 112,719,050,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,719,050,357.76/425,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,706.08

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