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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,234.61, 667,845.81 and 429,826.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,234.61, 667,845.81 and 429,826.50 is: 592,807.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,234.61 : 667,845.81 = 429,826.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,234.61/667,845.81 = 429,826.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,234.61x = 667,845.81 × 429,826.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,234.61x = 287,057,827,051.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,057,827,051.97/484,234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,807.34

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