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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,329.40, 639,494.10 and 299,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,329.40, 639,494.10 and 299,148.60 is: 448,722.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,329.40 : 639,494.10 = 299,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,329.40/639,494.10 = 299,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,329.40x = 639,494.10 × 299,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,329.40x = 191,303,764,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,303,764,723.26/426,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,722.90

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