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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,305.44, 765,235.44 and 426,701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,305.44, 765,235.44 and 426,701.28 is: 589,074.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,305.44 : 765,235.44 = 426,701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,305.44/765,235.44 = 426,701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,305.44x = 765,235.44 × 426,701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,305.44x = 326,526,941,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,526,941,749.36/554,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,074.03

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