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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,002.30, 688,503.45 and 425,824.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,002.30, 688,503.45 and 425,824.70 is: 638,737.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,002.30 : 688,503.45 = 425,824.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,002.30/688,503.45 = 425,824.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,002.30x = 688,503.45 × 425,824.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,002.30x = 293,181,775,045.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,181,775,045.22/459,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,737.05

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