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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,822.80, 638,851.80 and 302,406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,822.80, 638,851.80 and 302,406.80 is: 452,630.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,822.80 : 638,851.80 = 302,406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,822.80/638,851.80 = 302,406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,822.80x = 638,851.80 × 302,406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,822.80x = 193,193,128,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,193,128,512.24/426,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,630.76

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