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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,967.19, 838,559.52 and 426,719.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,967.19, 838,559.52 and 426,719.61 is: 588,567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,967.19 : 838,559.52 = 426,719.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,967.19/838,559.52 = 426,719.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,967.19x = 838,559.52 × 426,719.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,967.19x = 357,829,791,336.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,829,791,336.19/607,967.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,567.60

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