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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,469.44, 638,125.56 and 341,971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,469.44, 638,125.56 and 341,971.20 is: 511,690.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,469.44 : 638,125.56 = 341,971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,469.44/638,125.56 = 341,971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,469.44x = 638,125.56 × 341,971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,469.44x = 218,220,563,503.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,220,563,503.87/426,469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,690.97

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