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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,267.80, 958,026.90 and 425,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,267.80, 958,026.90 and 425,427.80 is: 637,559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,267.80 : 958,026.90 = 425,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,267.80/958,026.90 = 425,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,267.80x = 958,026.90 × 425,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,267.80x = 407,571,276,407.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,571,276,407.82/639,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,559.53

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