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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,962,732.80, 957,391,996.80 and 274,717,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,962,732.80, 957,391,996.80 and 274,717,779.20 is: 412,269,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,962,732.80 : 957,391,996.80 = 274,717,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,962,732.80/957,391,996.80 = 274,717,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,962,732.80x = 957,391,996.80 × 274,717,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,962,732.80x = 263,012,603,184,749,472
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,012,603,184,749,472/637,962,732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,269,541.25

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