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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,793.46, 676,867.55 and 429,126.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,793.46, 676,867.55 and 429,126.37 is: 644,334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,793.46 : 676,867.55 = 429,126.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,793.46/676,867.55 = 429,126.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,793.46x = 676,867.55 × 429,126.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,793.46x = 290,461,714,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,461,714,702.29/450,793.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,334.36

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