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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,925.49, 964,602.61 and 427,632.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,925.49, 964,602.61 and 427,632.97 is: 641,592.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,925.49 : 964,602.61 = 427,632.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,925.49/964,602.61 = 427,632.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,925.49x = 964,602.61 × 427,632.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,925.49x = 412,495,875,503.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,495,875,503.46/642,925.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,592.04

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