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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,397.46, 639,930.42 and 297,475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,397.46, 639,930.42 and 297,475.34 is: 446,446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,397.46 : 639,930.42 = 297,475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,397.46/639,930.42 = 297,475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,397.46x = 639,930.42 × 297,475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,397.46x = 190,363,516,066.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,363,516,066.19/426,397.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,446.18

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