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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,831.40, 638,747.10 and 355,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,831.40, 638,747.10 and 355,847.40 is: 533,771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,831.40 : 638,747.10 = 355,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,831.40/638,747.10 = 355,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,831.40x = 638,747.10 × 355,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,831.40x = 227,296,494,792.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,296,494,792.54/425,831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,771.10

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