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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,991.44, 905,901.72 and 426,532.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,991.44, 905,901.72 and 426,532.24 is: 638,680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,991.44 : 905,901.72 = 426,532.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,991.44/905,901.72 = 426,532.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,991.44x = 905,901.72 × 426,532.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,991.44x = 386,396,289,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,396,289,851.45/604,991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,680.59

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