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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,008.97, 639,474.09 and 378,925.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,008.97, 639,474.09 and 378,925.59 is: 568,798.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,008.97 : 639,474.09 = 378,925.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,008.97/639,474.09 = 378,925.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,008.97x = 639,474.09 × 378,925.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,008.97x = 242,313,096,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,313,096,842.96/426,008.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,798.11

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