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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,389.28, 639,918.18 and 297,467.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,389.28, 639,918.18 and 297,467.17 is: 446,433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,389.28 : 639,918.18 = 297,467.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,389.28/639,918.18 = 297,467.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,389.28x = 639,918.18 × 297,467.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,389.28x = 190,354,648,436.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,354,648,436.36/426,389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,433.95

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