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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,267.60, 973,901.40 and 425,318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,267.60, 973,901.40 and 425,318.80 is: 637,978.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,267.60 : 973,901.40 = 425,318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,267.60/973,901.40 = 425,318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,267.60x = 973,901.40 × 425,318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,267.60x = 414,218,574,766.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,218,574,766.32/649,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,978.20

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