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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,160.16, 955,204.56 and 426,154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,160.16, 955,204.56 and 426,154.08 is: 638,872.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,160.16 : 955,204.56 = 426,154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,160.16/955,204.56 = 426,154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,160.16x = 955,204.56 × 426,154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,160.16x = 407,064,320,478.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,064,320,478.61/637,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,872.84

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