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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,821.70, 955,232.55 and 424,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,821.70, 955,232.55 and 424,245.30 is: 636,367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,821.70 : 955,232.55 = 424,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,821.70/955,232.55 = 424,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,821.70x = 955,232.55 × 424,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,821.70x = 405,252,919,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,252,919,744.52/636,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,367.95

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