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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,821.20, 955,231.80 and 424,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,821.20, 955,231.80 and 424,244.80 is: 636,367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,821.20 : 955,231.80 = 424,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,821.20/955,231.80 = 424,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,821.20x = 955,231.80 × 424,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,821.20x = 405,252,123,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,252,123,944.64/636,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,367.20

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