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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,974.25, 955,609.02 and 216,250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,974.25, 955,609.02 and 216,250.14 is: 324,425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,974.25 : 955,609.02 = 216,250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,974.25/955,609.02 = 216,250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,974.25x = 955,609.02 × 216,250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,974.25x = 206,650,584,360.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,650,584,360.26/636,974.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,425.33

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