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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,164.58, 896,834.79 and 429,403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,164.58, 896,834.79 and 429,403.22 is: 592,317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,164.58 : 896,834.79 = 429,403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,164.58/896,834.79 = 429,403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,164.58x = 896,834.79 × 429,403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,164.58x = 385,103,742,149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,103,742,149.85/650,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,317.33

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