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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,031.23, 920,251.94 and 424,188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,031.23, 920,251.94 and 424,188.70 is: 635,733.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,031.23 : 920,251.94 = 424,188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,031.23/920,251.94 = 424,188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,031.23x = 920,251.94 × 424,188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,031.23x = 390,360,469,679.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,360,469,679.51/614,031.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,733.90

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