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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,143.80, 918,098.10 and 424,519.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,143.80, 918,098.10 and 424,519.80 is: 637,739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,143.80 : 918,098.10 = 424,519.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,143.80/918,098.10 = 424,519.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,143.80x = 918,098.10 × 424,519.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,143.80x = 389,750,821,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,750,821,792.38/611,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,739.96

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