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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,152.80, 931,729.20 and 424,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,152.80, 931,729.20 and 424,544.80 is: 636,817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,152.80 : 931,729.20 = 424,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,152.80/931,729.20 = 424,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,152.80x = 931,729.20 × 424,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,152.80x = 395,560,786,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,560,786,868.16/621,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,817.20

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