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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548,811.59, 823,212.76 and 428,969.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548,811.59, 823,212.76 and 428,969.34 is: 643,450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548,811.59 : 823,212.76 = 428,969.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548,811.59/823,212.76 = 428,969.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548,811.59x = 823,212.76 × 428,969.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548,811.59x = 353,133,037,960.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,133,037,960.04/548,811.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,450.40

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