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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,847.98, 637,443.32 and 313,654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,847.98, 637,443.32 and 313,654.88 is: 469,503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,847.98 : 637,443.32 = 313,654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,847.98/637,443.32 = 313,654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,847.98x = 637,443.32 × 313,654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,847.98x = 199,937,208,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,937,208,041.40/425,847.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,503.71

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