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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,434.12, 968,329.26 and 526,917

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,434.12, 968,329.26 and 526,917 is: 789,297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,434.12 : 968,329.26 = 526,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,434.12/968,329.26 = 526,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,434.12x = 968,329.26 × 526,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,434.12x = 510,229,148,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,229,148,691.42/646,434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,297.99

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