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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,926.94, 765,081.86 and 426,477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,926.94, 765,081.86 and 426,477.15 is: 638,623.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,926.94 : 765,081.86 = 426,477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,926.94/765,081.86 = 426,477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,926.94x = 765,081.86 × 426,477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,926.94x = 326,289,929,037.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,289,929,037.11/510,926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,623.46

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