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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,333.75, 682,737.92 and 426,941.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,333.75, 682,737.92 and 426,941.89 is: 637,366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,333.75 : 682,737.92 = 426,941.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,333.75/682,737.92 = 426,941.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,333.75x = 682,737.92 × 426,941.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,333.75x = 291,489,414,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,489,414,525.78/457,333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,366.95

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