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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,836.64, 927,288.90 and 429,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,836.64, 927,288.90 and 429,666 is: 643,828.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,836.64 : 927,288.90 = 429,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,836.64/927,288.90 = 429,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,836.64x = 927,288.90 × 429,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,836.64x = 398,424,512,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,424,512,507.40/618,836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,828.25

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