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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,047.11, 682,570.66 and 426,998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,047.11, 682,570.66 and 426,998.84 is: 640,498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,047.11 : 682,570.66 = 426,998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,047.11/682,570.66 = 426,998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,047.11x = 682,570.66 × 426,998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,047.11x = 291,456,875,557.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,456,875,557.68/455,047.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,498.25

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