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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,714.80, 958,697.40 and 425,874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,714.80, 958,697.40 and 425,874.80 is: 638,229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,714.80 : 958,697.40 = 425,874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,714.80/958,697.40 = 425,874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,714.80x = 958,697.40 × 425,874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,714.80x = 408,285,063,485.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,285,063,485.52/639,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,229.82

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