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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,173.16, 955,224.04 and 426,167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,173.16, 955,224.04 and 426,167.08 is: 638,892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,173.16 : 955,224.04 = 426,167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,173.16/955,224.04 = 426,167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,173.16x = 955,224.04 × 426,167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,173.16x = 407,085,039,872.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,085,039,872.60/637,173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,892.32

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