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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,163.66, 955,209.81 and 426,157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,163.66, 955,209.81 and 426,157.58 is: 638,878.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,163.66 : 955,209.81 = 426,157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,163.66/955,209.81 = 426,157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,163.66x = 955,209.81 × 426,157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,163.66x = 407,069,901,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,069,901,021.86/637,163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,878.09

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