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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,248.40, 676,872.60 and 425,443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,248.40, 676,872.60 and 425,443.60 is: 638,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,248.40 : 676,872.60 = 425,443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,248.40/676,872.60 = 425,443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,248.40x = 676,872.60 × 425,443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,248.40x = 287,971,115,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,971,115,685.36/451,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,165.40

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