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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,381.60, 638,794.80 and 347,066.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,381.60, 638,794.80 and 347,066.40 is: 519,966.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,381.60 : 638,794.80 = 347,066.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,381.60/638,794.80 = 347,066.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,381.60x = 638,794.80 × 347,066.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,381.60x = 221,704,211,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,704,211,574.72/426,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,966.65

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