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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,164.95, 896,835.31 and 429,403.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,164.95, 896,835.31 and 429,403.59 is: 592,317.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,164.95 : 896,835.31 = 429,403.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,164.95/896,835.31 = 429,403.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,164.95x = 896,835.31 × 429,403.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,164.95x = 385,104,300,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,104,300,679.25/650,164.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,317.84

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